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Compiled service records typically contain card abstracts of a soldier's original muster and hospital rolls, descriptive books, lists of deserters, returns, notational cards, and possibly enlistment papers, casualty sheets, death reports, prisoner of war papers, and correspondence. Unique to the records of the USCT are deeds of manumission, oaths of allegiance, proof of ownership, certificates of monetary award, and bills of sale. Continue…
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This is the record for Harriet Tubman's 2nd husband, Nelson Charles Davis. They married in 1869 in Auburn, NY. He died of tuberculosis in 1888. She applied for and received a widows pension in 1895 based on his war service.KateLarson commented on this Image. (2 days ago)
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Annotation added: Nelson Charles, nee Nelson Davis, Harriet Tubman's second husband
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Fought and wounded in the Battle of Nashville-13th Regiment of the U.S.Colored Infantry Troops. Enlisted August 31, 1863. Documents shares the physical appearance of Harrison Gordon.
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Annotation added: Deep Bottom, Virginia
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Annotation added: Olustee, Florida
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Annotation added: Corporal Henry Morrison
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Annotation added: Eastville, Virginia
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Annotation added: Toby Morris
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Annotation added: George T. Yerby
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Annotation added: George T. Yerby
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Annotation added: John H Kellam
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Annotation added: George T. Yerby is the owner of the slave Toby Morris
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Source Information
Compiled Service Records of Volunteer Union Soldiers Who Served with the United States Colored Troops: Infantry Organizations, 8th through 13th, including the 11th (new).. Original data from: The National Archives
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