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Watkins, Edmond – Age 26, Year: 1865 – 3d US Colored Cavalry

Edmond Watkins – 3d US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38870179   NAID File Unit: 38870177     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  3 cavalry

ID: 19430188

Company: M

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 6, 1865

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Vicksburg

Residence

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

County born: Calloway

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 26

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38870179

NAID File Unit: 38870177

Microform: M1817

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