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Miggins, Henry – Age 18, Year: 1863 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

Henry Miggins – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38803361   NAID File Unit: 38803358     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19406925

Company: E

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 12, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Fort Monroe

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: Williamsburg

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38803361

NAID File Unit: 38803358

Microform: M1817

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