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Winstead, Henry – Age 22, Year: 1865 – 6th US Colored Cavalry

Henry Winstead – 6th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38973566   NAID File Unit: 38973563     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  6 cavalry

ID: 19458884

Company: E

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 23, 1865

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Slaughterville

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Orange

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 11“

Complexion: Copper (Coppe or Cop'r)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38973566

NAID File Unit: 38973563

Microform: M1817

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