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Edmonds, Ellis – Age 32, Year: 1864 – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Ellis Edmonds – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38479079   NAID File Unit: 38479077     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  8 artillery

ID: 19490130

Company: G

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 22, 1864

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: EDDYVILLE

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Halifax

Town born: 

Occupation: Mechanic

Physical Characteristics

Age: 32

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38479079

NAID File Unit: 38479077

Microform: M1818

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