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Shearer, Abraham – Age 36, Year: 1864 – 3d US Colored Cavalry

Abraham Shearer – 3d US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38865709   NAID File Unit: 38865707     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  3 cavalry

ID: 19428662

Company: G

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 27, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Vicksburg

Residence

State born: Alabama (Ala.)

County born: 

Town born: Perry

Occupation: farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 36

Height: 5’ 11“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 38865709

NAID File Unit: 38865707

Microform: M1817

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