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Watts, Joel J – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 3d US Colored Cavalry

Joel J Watts – 3d US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38870227   NAID File Unit: 38870225     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  3 cavalry

ID: 19430233

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 1, 1864

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: 

Town born: Island No. 86

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38870227

NAID File Unit: 38870225

Microform: M1817

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