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Cotton, Samuel – Age 18, Year: 1865 – 2d US Colored Cavalry

Samuel Cotton – 2d US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38820743   NAID File Unit: 38820741     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 2d US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  2 cavalry

ID: 19413434

Company: M

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 25, 1865

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: EASTON

Residence

State born: New York (N.Y.)

County born: 

Town born: NEW YORK CITY

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38820743

NAID File Unit: 38820741

Microform: M1817

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