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Prior, Edward – Age 23, Year: 1864 – 2d US Colored Cavalry

Edward Prior – 2d US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38834977   NAID File Unit: 38834975     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 2d US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  2 cavalry

ID: 19416374

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 7, 1864

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Fort Monroe

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Panola

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 51/2“

Complexion: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38834977

NAID File Unit: 38834975

Microform: M1817

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