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Elliott, Nixon – Age 26, Year: 1863 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

Nixon Elliott – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38794698   NAID File Unit: 38794696     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19402546

Company: C

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 4, 1864

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NORFOLK

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Perquimans

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 45

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38794698

NAID File Unit: 38794696

Microform: M1817

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