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Stephens, Rufus – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

Rufus Stephens – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38265025   NAID File Unit: 38265023     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  1 artillery

ID: 19477962

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 27, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Knoxville

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Anderson

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 1“

Complexion: black

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38265025

NAID File Unit: 38265023

Microform: M1818

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