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Owens, John – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

John Owens – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38258660   NAID File Unit: 38258657     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  1 artillery

ID: 19477615

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 17, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Knoxville

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Knox

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Light

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38258660

NAID File Unit: 38258657

Microform: M1818

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