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Thornton, James – Age 25, Year: 1864 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Smi-Tim

James Thornton – 8th US Colored Infantry, Smi-Tim

NAID: 39086519   NAID File Unit: 39086517     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Smi-Tim

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19409294

Company: F

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 18, 1864

Enlisted state: Maryland (Md.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Easton

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Chestnut

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 39086519

NAID File Unit: 39086517

Microform: M1821

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