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Wright, Cornelius – Age 22, Year: 1863 – 10th US Colored Infantry, Wil-Yo

Cornelius Wright – 10th US Colored Infantry, Wil-Yo

NAID: 39137909   NAID File Unit: 39137906     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 10th US Colored Infantry, Wil-Yo

Regiment:  10 infantry

ID: 19431037

Company: H

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 30, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Craney Island

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Nansemond

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 39137909

NAID File Unit: 39137906

Microform: M1821

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