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Grisum, Jasper – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Jasper Grisum – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38481866   NAID File Unit: 38481864     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  8 artillery

ID: 19490312

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 30, 1864

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Paducah

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: Christian

Town born: 

Occupation: Blacksmith

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: Light (Lt or Li)

Eye color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Hair color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Record Info

NAID: 38481866

NAID File Unit: 38481864

Microform: M1818

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