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Harrison, Sampson – Age 27, Year: 1863 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

Sampson Harrison – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38797810   NAID File Unit: 38797808     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19404060

Company: E

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 12, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Fort Monroe

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: 

Town born: Cartwright

Occupation: Shingle maker

Physical Characteristics

Age: 27

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: 

Record Info

NAID: 38797810

NAID File Unit: 38797808

Microform: M1817

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