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Houghton, Simon – Age 30, Year: 1863 – 35th US Colored Infantry

Simon Houghton – 35th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 46405728   NAID File Unit: 46405725     Microform: M1992

Military Service

Unit: 35th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  35 infantry

ID: 19450545

Company: E

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 25, 1863

Enlisted state: North Carolina (N.C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Newbern

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Craven

Town born: 

Occupation: Government

Physical Characteristics

Age: 30

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Eye color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Hair color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Record Info

NAID: 46405728

NAID File Unit: 46405725

Microform: M1992

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