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Older, Jacob – Age 27, Year: 1864 – 2d US Colored Cavalry

Jacob Older – 2d US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38833192   NAID File Unit: 38833190     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 2d US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  2 cavalry

ID: 19415960

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 10,

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Fort Monroe

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Gates

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 27

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38833192

NAID File Unit: 38833190

Microform: M1817

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