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Sheer, Abraham – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 3d US Colored Cavalry

Abraham Sheer – 3d US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38865729   NAID File Unit: 38865727     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  3 cavalry

ID: 19428667

Company: F

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 15, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Skipwith Landing

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Hinds

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 41/2“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38865729

NAID File Unit: 38865727

Microform: M1817

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