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Overton, Thomas – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 16th US Colored Infantry

Thomas Overton – 16th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42500210   NAID File Unit: 42500206     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 16th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  16 infantry

ID: 19436464

Company: I

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 29, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Clarksville

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: Logan

Town born: 

Occupation: farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: dark

Eye color: blk

Hair color: blk

Record Info

NAID: 42500210

NAID File Unit: 42500206

Microform: M1822

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