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Adams, Lafayette – Age 19, Year: 1865 – 2d US Colored Cavalry

Lafayette Adams – 2d US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38815888   NAID File Unit: 38815885     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 2d US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  2 cavalry

ID: 19412289

Company: M

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 22, 1865

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: PHILADELPHIA

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: Chester

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 41/2“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Brown

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38815888

NAID File Unit: 38815885

Microform: M1817

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