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Burton, James – Age 42, Year: 1864 – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

James Burton – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38278854   NAID File Unit: 38278852     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  3 artillery

ID: 19478866

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 17,

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Putnam

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 42

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38278854

NAID File Unit: 38278852

Microform: M1818

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