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Simmons, Ferny – Age 26, Year: 1864 – 14th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Ferny Simmons – 14th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38719463   NAID File Unit: 38719460     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 14th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  14 artillery

ID: 19499679

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 12, 1864

Enlisted state: North Carolina (N.C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: New Berne

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Jones

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 26

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38719463

NAID File Unit: 38719460

Microform: M1818

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