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Watkins, Simon – Age 27, Year: 1863 – 26th US Colored Infantry

Simon Watkins – 26th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 56953679   NAID File Unit: 56953677     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 26th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  26 infantry

ID: 19411607

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 31, 1863

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 10th District

Residence

State born: New York (N.Y.)

County born: 

Town born: Bath

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 27

Height: 5’ 61/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 56953679

NAID File Unit: 56953677

Microform: M1824

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