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Seldon, Harrison – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

Harrison Seldon – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38808327   NAID File Unit: 38808325     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19409284

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 31, 1864

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Fort Monroe

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Gloucester

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

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: 38808327

NAID File Unit: 38808325

Microform: M1817

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