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Mays, Charles – Age 27, Year: 1865 – 6th US Colored Cavalry

Charles Mays – 6th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38964272   NAID File Unit: 38964270     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  6 cavalry

ID: 19457210

Company: K

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 28, 1865

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

Enlisted county: Nelson

Enlisted town: 

Residence

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

County born: Nelson

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 27

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Copper (Coppe or Cop'r)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38964272

NAID File Unit: 38964270

Microform: M1817

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