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Washington, Cornelius – Age 33, Year: 1863 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

Cornelius Washington – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38812223   NAID File Unit: 38812221     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19411136

Company: I

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 8, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Norfolk

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Charles City

Town born: 

Occupation: Cook

Physical Characteristics

Age: 33

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Eye color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Hair color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Record Info

NAID: 38812223

NAID File Unit: 38812221

Microform: M1817

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