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Williams, Joseph – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

Joseph Williams – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38814243   NAID File Unit: 38814239     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19411767

Company: I

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 4, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Norfolk

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Hampton

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Brown

Eye color: Gray

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38814243

NAID File Unit: 38814239

Microform: M1817

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