INDOOR EXHIBIT IS CLOSED
Back to all Post

Closson, William – Age 36, Year: 1863 – 29th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry (Colored)

William Closson – 29th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry (Colored)

NAID: 57040976   NAID File Unit: 57040974     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 29th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry (Colored)

Regiment:  29 infantry volunteer

ID: 19440983

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 19, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Hartford

Residence

State born: New York (N.Y.)

County born: 

Town born: FISHKILL

Occupation: farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 36

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 57040976

NAID File Unit: 57040974

Microform: M1824

Have your own Civil War Ancestor story to share?

The museum invites descendants of the United States Colored Troops (USCT) to publicly present their family members’ ancestral information on the first Saturday of each month.

Learn how you can share