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Burris, Abram – Age 33, Year: 1864 – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Abram Burris – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38474159   NAID File Unit: 38474157     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  8 artillery

ID: 19489868

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 28, 1864

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

Enlisted county: Union

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Jefferson

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 33

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38474159

NAID File Unit: 38474157

Microform: M1818

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