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Hays, Peyton – Age 36, Year: 1865 – 2d US Colored Cavalry

Peyton Hays – 2d US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38826272   NAID File Unit: 38826270     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 2d US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  2 cavalry

ID: 19414295

Company: M

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 14, 1865

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: WEST CHESTER

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: Dinwiddie

Occupation: laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 36

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: dk

Eye color: dk

Hair color: blk

Record Info

NAID: 38826272

NAID File Unit: 38826270

Microform: M1817

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