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Colden, Ritchard – Age 35, Year: 1863 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

Ritchard Colden – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38792412   NAID File Unit: 38792410     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19401492

Company: K

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 12, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: [blank]

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Nansemond

Town born: 

Occupation: Oyesterman

Physical Characteristics

Age: 35

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38792412

NAID File Unit: 38792410

Microform: M1817

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