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Wiggins, Joseph – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Joseph Wiggins – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38949395   NAID File Unit: 38949393     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19453525

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 1, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Winham

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: 

Town born: Wadsboro

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 61/2“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38949395

NAID File Unit: 38949393

Microform: M1817

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