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Cheeney, Sharp – Age 25, Year: 1863 – 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

Sharp Cheeney – 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

NAID: 35820441   NAID File Unit: 35820438     Microform: M1819

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

Regiment:  1 infantry

ID: 19401932

Company: C

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: June 8, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Washington

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Lancaster

Town born: 

Occupation: Teamster

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 51/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 35820441

NAID File Unit: 35820438

Microform: M1819

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