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Watkins, Edwin J – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 20th US Colored Infantry

Edwin J Watkins – 20th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45780637   NAID File Unit: 45780634     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 20th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  20 infantry

ID: 19413357

Company: I

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: August 23, 1864

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Palmyra

Residence

State born: New York (N.Y.)

County born: 

Town born: rochester

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 6’ “

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 45780637

NAID File Unit: 45780634

Microform: M1823

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