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Wilson, Ellery – Age 21, Year: 1865 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

Ellery Wilson – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38814576   NAID File Unit: 38814574     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19411930

Company: G

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 4, 1865

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Newport News

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: NORFOLK

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 31/2“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Dark

Record Info

NAID: 38814576

NAID File Unit: 38814574

Microform: M1817

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