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Otam, Jacob – Age 19, Year: 1863 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

Jacob Otam – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38804808   NAID File Unit: 38804806     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19407598

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 12, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: Norfolk

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Gates

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 31/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38804808

NAID File Unit: 38804806

Microform: M1817

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