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Spotwell, James – Age 18, Year: 1865 – 6th US Colored Cavalry

James Spotwell – 6th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38970172   NAID File Unit: 38970169     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  6 cavalry

ID: 19458358

Company: M

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 31, 1865

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Brandenburg

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: Meade

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38970172

NAID File Unit: 38970169

Microform: M1817

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