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Dempsey, Elliott – Age 22, Year: 1863 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

Elliott Dempsey – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38794429   NAID File Unit: 38794427     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19402351

Company: D

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 2, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NORFOLK

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Norfolk

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Dark

Hair color: Dark

Record Info

NAID: 38794429

NAID File Unit: 38794427

Microform: M1817

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