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Wright, Authony – Age 22, Year: 1864 – 6th US Colored Cavalry

Authony Wright – 6th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38973784   NAID File Unit: 38973782     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  6 cavalry

ID: 19458895

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 15, 1864

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

Enlisted county: Fayette

Enlisted town: LEXINGTON

Residence

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

County born: Simpson

Town born: FRANKLIN

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38973784

NAID File Unit: 38973782

Microform: M1817

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