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Lancaster, James – Age 19, Year: 1865 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

James Lancaster – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38937502   NAID File Unit: 38937499     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19449650

Company: M

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 30, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Dorchester

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Yates

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 51/2“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38937502

NAID File Unit: 38937499

Microform: M1817

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