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Sampson, William – Age 30, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

William Sampson – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38807742   NAID File Unit: 38807740     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19408896

Company: F

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 17, 1864

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Norfolk

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: St Mary's

Town born: 

Occupation: 

Physical Characteristics

Age: 30

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Wool(y)

Record Info

NAID: 38807742

NAID File Unit: 38807740

Microform: M1817

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