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Biggum, Edward – Age 44, Year: 1864 – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Edward Biggum – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38471869   NAID File Unit: 38471867     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  8 artillery

ID: 19489779

Company: I

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 28, 1864

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Paducah

Residence

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

County born: Livingston

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 44

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Gray (Grey or Gry)

Record Info

NAID: 38471869

NAID File Unit: 38471867

Microform: M1818

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