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McKaskell, Silas – Age 45, Year: 1864 – 3d US Colored Cavalry

Silas McKaskell – 3d US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38860406   NAID File Unit: 38860404     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  3 cavalry

ID: 19426681

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 24, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Haines Bluff

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: 

Town born: Henry

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 45

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38860406

NAID File Unit: 38860404

Microform: M1817

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