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Jeams, America – Age 28, Year: 1863 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

America Jeams – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38799610   NAID File Unit: 38799588     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19404949

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 20, 1864

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: norfolk

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Princess Anne

Town born: 

Occupation: Baker

Physical Characteristics

Age: 28

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Yellow (Yel or Yello)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38799610

NAID File Unit: 38799588

Microform: M1817

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