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Sears, Dempsey – Age 22, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

Dempsey Sears – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38808189   NAID File Unit: 38808185     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19409131

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 25, 1864

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NORFOLK

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Tyrrell

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: blk

Eye color: blk

Hair color: blk

Record Info

NAID: 38808189

NAID File Unit: 38808185

Microform: M1817

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