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Adams, Edward J – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 2d US Colored Cavalry

Edward J Adams – 2d US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38815830   NAID File Unit: 38815828     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 2d US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  2 cavalry

ID: 19412287

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 22,

Enlisted state: North Carolina (N.C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Newbern

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Beaufort

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38815830

NAID File Unit: 38815828

Microform: M1817

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