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Knox, Sylvester – Age 34, Year: 1864 – 6th US Colored Cavalry

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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