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Watkins, James – Age 22, Year: 1863 – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

James Watkins – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38364389   NAID File Unit: 38364387     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  4 artillery

ID: 19483898

Company: C

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 5

Enlisted date: June 21, 1863

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Columbus

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Sumner

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 41/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38364389

NAID File Unit: 38364387

Microform: M1818

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