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Smith, Samuel – Age 21, Year: 1865 – 6th US Colored Cavalry

Samuel Smith – 6th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38969902   NAID File Unit: 38969899     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  6 cavalry

ID: 19458252

Company: A

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 23, 1865

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Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: Henderson

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 51/2“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38969902

NAID File Unit: 38969899

Microform: M1817

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