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Hughs, Edward – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 6th US Colored Cavalry

Edward Hughs – 6th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38961603   NAID File Unit: 38961600     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  6 cavalry

ID: 19456733

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 1, 1864

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Henderson

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: 

Town born: Frankfort

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 6’ 21/2“

Complexion: Copper (Coppe or Cop'r)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38961603

NAID File Unit: 38961600

Microform: M1817

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