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Wheeler, Cornelius A – Age 28, Year: 1864 – 26th US Colored Infantry

Cornelius A Wheeler – 26th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 56954007   NAID File Unit: 56954004     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 26th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  26 infantry

ID: 19411754

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 15, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 11th District

Residence

State born: Canada

County born: 

Town born: Kanasta

Occupation: Painter

Physical Characteristics

Age: 27

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 56954007

NAID File Unit: 56954004

Microform: M1824

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