Sylvester Knox – 6th US Colored Cavalry
NAID: 38963167 NAID File Unit: 38963165 Microform: M1817
Military Service
Unit: 6th US Colored Cavalry
Regiment: 6 cavalry
ID: 19456989
Company: E
Year: 1864
Year Enlisted: 1864
Enlisted term years: 3
Enlisted date: November 10, 1864
Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)
Enlisted county:
Enlisted town: Owensboro City
Residence
State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)
County born: Henderson
Town born: Henderson
Occupation: Farmer
Physical Characteristics
Age: 34
Height: 6’ “
Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)
Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)
Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)
Record Info
NAID: 38963167
NAID File Unit: 38963165
Microform: M1817
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