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Yeakey, Harrison – Age 34, Year: 1864 – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Harrison Yeakey – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38502296   NAID File Unit: 38502294     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  8 artillery

ID: 19491371

Company: G

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 28, 1864

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

Enlisted county: Crittenden

Enlisted town: 

Residence

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

County born: Meade

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 34

Height: 6’ 3/4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38502296

NAID File Unit: 38502294

Microform: M1818

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