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Wells, Jefferson – Age 21, Year: 1863 – 48th US Colored Infantry

Jefferson Wells – 48th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55379140   NAID File Unit: 55379137     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 48th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  48 infantry

ID: 19426712

Company: I

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 25, 1863

Enlisted state: Louisiana (La.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Goodrichs Landing

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: 

Town born: Fayette

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Mulatto (Mulat or Mult)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55379140

NAID File Unit: 55379137

Microform: M2000

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