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Blackwell, Emanuel – Age 22, Year: 1863 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

Emanuel Blackwell – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38789910   NAID File Unit: 38789908     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19400268

Company: H

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 22, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Fort Monroe

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Lancaster

Town born: 

Occupation: 

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38789910

NAID File Unit: 38789908

Microform: M1817

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