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Ellsey, John – Age 30, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

John Ellsey – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38929648   NAID File Unit: 38929646     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19447018

Company: F

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 5, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Boston

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Rockingham

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 30

Height: 5’ 41/2“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Dark

Hair color: Dark

Record Info

NAID: 38929648

NAID File Unit: 38929646

Microform: M1817

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