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Jones, Butler – Age 22, Year: 1864 – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Butler Jones – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38486222   NAID File Unit: 38486220     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  8 artillery

ID: 19490508

Company: G

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 28, 1864

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

Enlisted county: Union

Enlisted town: 

Residence

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

County born: 

Town born: Lexington

Occupation: Weaver

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 83/4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38486222

NAID File Unit: 38486220

Microform: M1818

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