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Van Buren, Franklin – Age 44, Year: 1864 – 29th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry (Colored)

Franklin Van Buren – 29th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry (Colored)

NAID: 57065852   NAID File Unit: 57065849     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 29th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry (Colored)

Regiment:  29 infantry volunteer

ID: 19448537

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 14, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Hartford

Residence

State born: New York (N.Y.)

County born: Columbia

Town born: GHENT

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 44

Height: 5’ 43/4“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 57065852

NAID File Unit: 57065849

Microform: M1824

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