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Briggs, Cornelius – Age 24, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

Cornelius Briggs – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38790525   NAID File Unit: 38790522     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19400531

Company: G

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 27, 1864

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: FORT MONROE

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: King William

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38790525

NAID File Unit: 38790522

Microform: M1817

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