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Shelton, Simon – Age 27, Year: 1864 – 49th US Colored Infantry

Simon Shelton – 49th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55405329   NAID File Unit: 55405327     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 49th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  49 infantry

ID: 19436371

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: 27

Height: 5’ 61/2“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 55405329

NAID File Unit: 55405327

Microform: M2000

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