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Brigham, John Anderson – Age 25, Year: 1864 – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

John Anderson Brigham – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38473203   NAID File Unit: 38473201     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  8 artillery

ID: 19489854

Company: L

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 13, 1864

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Paducah

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: 

Town born: Montgomery

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 101/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38473203

NAID File Unit: 38473201

Microform: M1818

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