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Ely, Dempsey – Age 35, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Dempsey Ely – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38929685   NAID File Unit: 38929683     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19447029

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 4, 1864

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Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: SUFFOLK

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 35

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Colored

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38929685

NAID File Unit: 38929683

Microform: M1817

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