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Simpson, Joseph – Age 40, Year: 1863 – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

Joseph Simpson – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38314888   NAID File Unit: 38314886     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  3 artillery

ID: 19481626

Company: I

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 18, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Corinth

Residence

State born: South Carolina (S.C.)

County born: 

Town born: Beaver Dams

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 40

Height: 5’ 81/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38314888

NAID File Unit: 38314886

Microform: M1818

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