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Orton, Albert – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 29th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry (Colored)

Albert Orton – 29th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry (Colored)

NAID: 57057036   NAID File Unit: 57057033     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 29th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry (Colored)

Regiment:  29 infantry volunteer

ID: 19446079

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 8, 1864

Enlisted state: Connecticut (Conn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: New Haven

Residence

State born: District of Columbia (D. C.)

County born: 

Town born: WASHINGTON

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 33/4“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Wool

Record Info

NAID: 57057036

NAID File Unit: 57057033

Microform: M1824

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