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Wright, Joseph – Age 41, Year: 1865 – 6th US Colored Cavalry

Joseph Wright – 6th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38973796   NAID File Unit: 38973793     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  6 cavalry

ID: 19458918

Company: E

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 16, 1864

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Lexington

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: Bourbon

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 41

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38973796

NAID File Unit: 38973793

Microform: M1817

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