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Rooks, Wesley – Age 46, Year: 1864 – 2d US Colored Cavalry

Wesley Rooks – 2d US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38836126   NAID File Unit: 38836124     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 2d US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  2 cavalry

ID: 19416675

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 25, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Norfolk

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Gates

Town born: 

Occupation: Carpenter

Physical Characteristics

Age: 46

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38836126

NAID File Unit: 38836124

Microform: M1817

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