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Taylor, Payton – Age 38, Year: 1863 – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Payton Taylor – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38462123   NAID File Unit: 38462121     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  6 artillery

ID: 19489253

Company: D

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 31, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NATCHEZ

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: 

Town born: VICKSBURG

Occupation: Boatman

Physical Characteristics

Age: 38

Height: 5’ 61/2“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38462123

NAID File Unit: 38462121

Microform: M1818

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