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Smith, Peyton – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 13th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Peyton Smith – 13th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38695256   NAID File Unit: 38695254     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 13th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  13 artillery

ID: 19498128

Company: L

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 20, 1864

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: covington

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: Fayette

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Yellow (Yel or Yello)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38695256

NAID File Unit: 38695254

Microform: M1818

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