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Ashburn, Jacob – Age 27, Year: 1863 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

Jacob Ashburn – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38788840   NAID File Unit: 38788837     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19399865

Company: K

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 13, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: Norfolk

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Nansemond

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 27

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38788840

NAID File Unit: 38788837

Microform: M1817

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