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Williams, John – Age 35, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

John Williams – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38814100   NAID File Unit: 38814097     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19411712

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 24, 1864

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Newport News

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: Montgomery

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 35

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38814100

NAID File Unit: 38814097

Microform: M1817

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