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Smith, Benjamin – Age 43, Year: 1865 – 6th US Colored Cavalry

Benjamin Smith – 6th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38969631   NAID File Unit: 38969628     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  6 cavalry

ID: 19458219

Company: E

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 8, 1865

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Henderson

Residence

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

County born: Henderson

Town born: Henderson

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 43

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38969631

NAID File Unit: 38969628

Microform: M1817

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