While doing some research, I found the following men. These men were part of the 24th Inf. " Buffalo Soldiers", who were station at Ft. Missoula Mt. from 1896 to after 1900. These men were part of the US Armies Bicycle Corp. In 1898 these men rode their bicycles to St. Louis, Mo., 1,900 miles. Returning to Missoula by train. Some of these names maybe the same men who made that famous ride.
I've included their name, rank, home state, and date of birth.
This was found in 1900 census, Montana, Missoula Co., Ft. Missoula.

Co. D 24TH Inf.

Crpl. Charles Baker - SC - Apr 1866
Priv. Jesse Willis - PA - Jul 1879
Priv. Dock Burton - IN - Oct 1875
Priv. Harrison Smith - NC - Jan 1879
Priv. Homer E. Brinson - OH - Oct 1879
Priv. Shelton Thompson - VA - May 1877
Priv. James W. Simmes - VA - Mar 1877
Priv. William Workman - NC - Sep 1878
Priv. Straughn Holmes - VA - Nov 1874

Post NCO staff, General Staff
Ord. Sgt. Alexander Pillow -Apr 1856

These men maybe someone's missing family.

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