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Abbott, John – Age 27, Year: 1865 – 6th US Colored Cavalry

John Abbott – 6th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38950941   NAID File Unit: 38950938     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  6 cavalry

ID: 19453936

Company: E

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 15, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: LEXINGTON

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 27

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Mulato

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38950941

NAID File Unit: 38950938

Microform: M1817

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