INDOOR EXHIBIT IS CLOSED
Back to all Post

Chairos, Watson – Age 18, Year: 1865 – 3d US Colored Cavalry

Watson Chairos – 3d US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38847175   NAID File Unit: 38847173     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  3 cavalry

ID: 19421224

Company: M

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 15, 1865

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Memphis

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: 

Town born: [blank]

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38847175

NAID File Unit: 38847173

Microform: M1817

Have your own Civil War Ancestor story to share?

The museum invites descendants of the United States Colored Troops (USCT) to publicly present their family members’ ancestral information on the first Saturday of each month.

Learn how you can share