Back to all Post

Clay, Henry – Age 32, Year: 1864 – 5th US Colored Cavalry

Henry Clay – 5th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38901197   NAID File Unit: 38901194     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  5 cavalry

ID: 19438111

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 8,

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: LOUISVILLE

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: Shelby

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 32

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Drk

Eye color: Drk

Hair color: Drk

Record Info

NAID: 38901197

NAID File Unit: 38901194

Microform: M1817

Have your own Civil War Ancestor story to share?

The museum invites descendants of the United States Colored Troops (USCT) to publicly present their family members’ ancestral information on the first Saturday of each month.

Learn how you can share