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Russell, Abraham – Age 44, Year: 1864 – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Abraham Russell – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38495032   NAID File Unit: 38495030     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  8 artillery

ID: 19491003

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 28, 1864

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: Union

Enlisted town: 

Residence

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

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 44

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Yellow

Eye color: Gray

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38495032

NAID File Unit: 38495030

Microform: M1818

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