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Shelton, James – Age 16, Year: 1864 – 49th US Colored Infantry

James Shelton – 49th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55405290   NAID File Unit: 55405287     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 49th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  49 infantry

ID: 19436398

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 22, 1864

Enlisted state: Missouri (Mo.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Troy

Residence

State born: Missouri (Mo.)

County born: Lincoln

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 16

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55405290

NAID File Unit: 55405287

Microform: M2000

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