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Watson, Franklin – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 50th US Colored Infantry

Franklin Watson – 50th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55452352   NAID File Unit: 55452350     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 50th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  50 infantry

ID: 19455831

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 26, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Vicksburg

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Copiah

Town born: 

Occupation: Field hand

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

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: 55452352

NAID File Unit: 55452350

Microform: M2000

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