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Overton, John – Age 24, Year: 1864 – 2d US Colored Cavalry

John Overton – 2d US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38833304   NAID File Unit: 38833302     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 2d US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  2 cavalry

ID: 19415937

Company: G

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 25,

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Norfolk

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Queen

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 6’ 2“

Complexion: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Eye color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Hair color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Record Info

NAID: 38833304

NAID File Unit: 38833302

Microform: M1817

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