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Folsom, John – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

John Folsom – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38286513   NAID File Unit: 38286510     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  3 artillery

ID: 19479468

Company: F

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 3, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Memphis

Residence

State born: South Carolina (S.C.)

County born: Pickens

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 3/4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38286513

NAID File Unit: 38286510

Microform: M1818

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