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Simmons, Payton – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Payton Simmons – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38406981   NAID File Unit: 38406979     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19486437

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 27, 1864

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: VICKSBURG

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Pittsylvania

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 31/2“

Complexion: Col'd

Eye color: blk

Hair color: blk

Record Info

NAID: 38406981

NAID File Unit: 38406979

Microform: M1818

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