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Spotts, John – Age 24, Year: 1863 – 3d US Colored Cavalry

John Spotts – 3d US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38866944   NAID File Unit: 38866942     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  3 cavalry

ID: 19429036

Company: C

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 1,

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: vicksburg

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Orange

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 51/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38866944

NAID File Unit: 38866942

Microform: M1817

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