Service Record - 1st Alabama Cavalry, USV

Emery Rivers

Age:	28
Birthplace:	Gainsville, GA
Occupation:	Farmer
Rank at enlistment:	Undercook
Company Assignment:	E

10/1/1864	Enlisted Rome, GA
10/1/1864	Mustered In Rome, GA
10/20/1865	Mustered Out Huntsville, AL Muster out roll states age as 19.

Notes:
Listed as "colored".

Also served as teamster.
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Service records compiled by Glenda Todd and used with her permission. This and other information about the history of the First and the men who fought with the unit can be found in her book, First Alabama Cavalry, USA: Homage to Patriotism.

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