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Blackston, Thomas M – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 29th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry (Colored)

Thomas M Blackston – 29th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry (Colored)

NAID: 57028303   NAID File Unit: 57028301     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 29th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry (Colored)

Regiment:  29 infantry volunteer

ID: 19440016

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 7, 1864

Enlisted state: Connecticut (Conn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NEW HAVEN

Residence

State born: Delaware (Del.)

County born: 

Town born: CHRISTIANA

Occupation: waiter

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 57028303

NAID File Unit: 57028301

Microform: M1824

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