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Simons, Madison – Age 18, Year: 1865 – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

Madison Simons – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38314853   NAID File Unit: 38314851     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  3 artillery

ID: 19481614

Company: I

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 27, 1865

Enlisted state: Alabama (Ala.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Huntsville

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: 

Town born: Vicksburg

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

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: 38314853

NAID File Unit: 38314851

Microform: M1818

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