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Feniby, Dempsey E – Age 30, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

Dempsey E Feniby – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38795155   NAID File Unit: 38795151     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19402719

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 12, 1864

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NORFOLK

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Camden

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 30

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38795155

NAID File Unit: 38795151

Microform: M1817

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