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Betsey, John – Age 34, Year: 1863 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

John Betsey – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38789649   NAID File Unit: 38789646     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19400198

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 7, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: Norfolk

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Norfolk

Town born: 

Occupation: Servant

Physical Characteristics

Age: 30

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Wooly

Record Info

NAID: 38789649

NAID File Unit: 38789646

Microform: M1817

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