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Williams, Sanford – Age 17, Year: 1865 – 6th US Colored Cavalry

Sanford Williams – 6th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38973385   NAID File Unit: 38973382     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  6 cavalry

ID: 19458812

Company: F

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 7, 1865

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: henderson

Residence

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

County born: Scott

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 17

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38973385

NAID File Unit: 38973382

Microform: M1817

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