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Simpson, Isaiah – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 5th US Colored Cavalry

Isaiah Simpson – 5th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38916965   NAID File Unit: 38916963     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  5 cavalry

ID: 19443330

Company: M

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 16, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: camp nelson

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: Garrard

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 30

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: black

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 38916965

NAID File Unit: 38916963

Microform: M1817

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