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Norris, Payton – Age 28, Year: 1863 – 55th US Colored Infantry

Payton Norris – 55th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55588797   NAID File Unit: 55588795     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 55th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  55 infantry

ID: 19466591

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 15, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: CORINTH

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: 

Town born: Haywood

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 28

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: black

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 55588797

NAID File Unit: 55588795

Microform: M2000

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