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Ramsey, Ambrose – Age 29, Year: 1864 – 5th US Colored Cavalry

Ambrose Ramsey – 5th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38915178   NAID File Unit: 38915175     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  5 cavalry

ID: 19442673

Company: I

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date:  ,

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 

Residence

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

County born: Nelson

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 29

Height: 5’ 81/2“

Complexion: Copper (Coppe or Cop'r)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38915178

NAID File Unit: 38915175

Microform: M1817

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