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Peoples, William – Age 22, Year: 1863 – 3d US Colored Cavalry

William Peoples – 3d US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38862528   NAID File Unit: 38862526     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  3 cavalry

ID: 19427539

Company: C

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 1, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Vicksburg

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: Christian

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

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: 38862528

NAID File Unit: 38862526

Microform: M1817

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