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Simpson, Charles – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

Charles Simpson – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38808801   NAID File Unit: 38808799     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19409424

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 12, 1864

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Buffalo

Residence

State born: Canada

County born: 

Town born: Canada East

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 43/4“

Complexion: Mulatto (Mulat or Mult)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38808801

NAID File Unit: 38808799

Microform: M1817

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