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Woodson, William – Age 39, Year: 1865 – 6th US Colored Cavalry

William Woodson – 6th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38973747   NAID File Unit: 38973745     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  6 cavalry

ID: 19458899

Company: L

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 30, 1865

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: LEXINGTON

Residence

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

County born: Woodford

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 39

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Bk

Hair color: Bk

Record Info

NAID: 38973747

NAID File Unit: 38973745

Microform: M1817

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