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Washby, Harris – Age 24, Year: 1863 – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Harris Washby – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38464608   NAID File Unit: 38464606     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  6 artillery

ID: 19489388

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 30, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Natchez

Residence

State born: Louisiana (La.)

County born: 

Town born: Lake Concordia

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 71/4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38464608

NAID File Unit: 38464606

Microform: M1818

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