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Wisdom, Umphrey – Age 20, Year: 1865 – 6th US Colored Cavalry

Umphrey Wisdom – 6th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38973619   NAID File Unit: 38973609     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  6 cavalry

ID: 19458854

Company: E

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 19, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Bowling Green

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: Hampton

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38973619

NAID File Unit: 38973609

Microform: M1817

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