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Silvey, Edward – Age 28, Year: 1863 – 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Edward Silvey – 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38602274   NAID File Unit: 38602271     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  11 artillery

ID: 19494201

Company: E

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 23, 1863

Enlisted state: Rhode Island (R.I.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: PROVIDENCE

Residence

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

County born: 

Town born: Columbia

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 28

Height: 6’ 11/2“

Complexion: black

Eye color: black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38602274

NAID File Unit: 38602271

Microform: M1818

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