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Harrison, Ashmore – Age 46, Year: 1864 – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Ashmore Harrison – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38483032   NAID File Unit: 38483030     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  8 artillery

ID: 19490338

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 7, 1864

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Paducah

Residence

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

County born: Todd

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 46

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38483032

NAID File Unit: 38483030

Microform: M1818

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