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Maxton, William – Age 24, Year: 1864 – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

William Maxton – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38302958   NAID File Unit: 38302955     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  3 artillery

ID: 19480711

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: October 18, 1864

Enlisted state: Illinois (Ill.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: QUINCY

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38302958

NAID File Unit: 38302955

Microform: M1818

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