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Watts, Jefferson – Age 20, Year: 1863 – 48th US Colored Infantry

Jefferson Watts – 48th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55378996   NAID File Unit: 55378994     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 48th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  48 infantry

ID: 19426575

Company: K

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 15, 1863

Enlisted state: Louisiana (La.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Goodrichs Landing

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Washington

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 51/4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55378996

NAID File Unit: 55378994

Microform: M2000

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