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Henderson, Levi – Age 35, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

Levi Henderson – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38798075   NAID File Unit: 38798073     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19404113

Company: I

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 14, 1864

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Buffalo

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: 

Town born: Belfast

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 35

Height: 5’ 81/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38798075

NAID File Unit: 38798073

Microform: M1817

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