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Locket, Jacob – Age 42, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

Jacob Locket – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38802142   NAID File Unit: 38802140     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19406257

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 24, 1864

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Newport News

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Northampton

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 41

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38802142

NAID File Unit: 38802140

Microform: M1817

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