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Boyd, Dover – Age 30, Year: 1864 – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Dover Boyd – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38472604   NAID File Unit: 38472602     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  8 artillery

ID: 19489820

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 23,

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: PADUCAH

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Christian

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 30

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Dark

Hair color: Dark

Record Info

NAID: 38472604

NAID File Unit: 38472602

Microform: M1818

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