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Watts, James – Age 36, Year: 1864 – 29th US Colored Infantry

James Watts – 29th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 57100514   NAID File Unit: 57100512     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 29th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  29 infantry

ID: 19458819

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 17, 1864

Enlisted state: Illinois (Ill.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: CHICAGO

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Orange

Town born: 

Occupation: laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 26

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: black

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 57100514

NAID File Unit: 57100512

Microform: M1824

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