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Townsand, John – Age 22, Year: 1863 – 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

John Townsand – 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

NAID: 35839050   NAID File Unit: 35839048     Microform: M1819

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

Regiment:  1 infantry

ID: 19410932

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 19, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: Washington

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: 

Town born: ELIZABETH CITY

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 73/4“

Complexion: Very Black small scar across nose

Eye color: blk

Hair color: blk

Record Info

NAID: 35839050

NAID File Unit: 35839048

Microform: M1819

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