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Williams, Merrit – Age 20, Year: 1863 – 35th US Colored Infantry

Merrit Williams – 35th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 46423168   NAID File Unit: 46423165     Microform: M1992

Military Service

Unit: 35th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  35 infantry

ID: 19455431

Company: I

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 25,

Enlisted state: North Carolina (N.C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: New Berne

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Catawba

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 46423168

NAID File Unit: 46423165

Microform: M1992

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