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Jenkins, Major – Age 26, Year: 1863 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

Major Jenkins – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38799691   NAID File Unit: 38799689     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19404984

Company: K

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 15, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NORFOLK

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: 

Town born: Eastern Shore

Occupation: House Servt.

Physical Characteristics

Age: 26

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38799691

NAID File Unit: 38799689

Microform: M1817

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