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Soaper, James – Age 17, Year: 1865 – 6th US Colored Cavalry

James Soaper – 6th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38970040   NAID File Unit: 38970037     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  6 cavalry

ID: 19458360

Company: F

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 15, 1865

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Henderson

Residence

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

County born: 

Town born: FRANKFORT

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 17

Height: 5’ 2“

Complexion: black

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 38970040

NAID File Unit: 38970037

Microform: M1817

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