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Williams, Sampson – Age 25, Year: 1864 – 6th US Colored Cavalry

Sampson Williams – 6th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38973371   NAID File Unit: 38973368     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  6 cavalry

ID: 19458810

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 27, 1864

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: CAMP NELSON

Residence

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

County born: Mercer

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 38973371

NAID File Unit: 38973368

Microform: M1817

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