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Billingsly, Nelson – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 3d US Colored Cavalry

Nelson Billingsly – 3d US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38844987   NAID File Unit: 38844985     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  3 cavalry

ID: 19420314

Company: F

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 1, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Skipwith's Landing

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Hinds

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38844987

NAID File Unit: 38844985

Microform: M1817

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