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Denny, Elijah – Age 37, Year: 1865 – 2d US Colored Cavalry

Elijah Denny – 2d US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38821812   NAID File Unit: 38821810     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 2d US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  2 cavalry

ID: 19413617

Company: M

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: March 9, 1865

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: Philadelphia

Enlisted town: Philadelphia

Residence

State born: Delaware (Del.)

County born: New Castle

Town born: New Castle

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 37

Height: 5’ 61/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38821812

NAID File Unit: 38821810

Microform: M1817

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