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Nathan Snowden, Buffalo Soldier

As a young man, Nathan Snowden (1854-1924) served five years  in the 9th U.S. Cavalry Regiment, one of the famed “Buffalo Soldiers,” African-Americans who  battled Apache warriors and, sometimes, white gunmen in the Old West. He moved later to Springfield, … Continue reading →

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