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Watkins, Jackson – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

Jackson Watkins – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38812545   NAID File Unit: 38812541     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19411165

Company: I

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 2, 1864

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NORFOLK

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Nansemond

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: light

Eye color: gray

Hair color: light

Record Info

NAID: 38812545

NAID File Unit: 38812541

Microform: M1817

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