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Ross, Edward – Age 22, Year: 1865 – 6th US Colored Cavalry

Edward Ross – 6th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38968266   NAID File Unit: 38968263     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  6 cavalry

ID: 19457984

Company: F

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 14, 1864

Enlisted state: Kentucky

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Camp Nelson

Residence

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

County born: Fayette

Town born: Fayette

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38968266

NAID File Unit: 38968263

Microform: M1817

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