Floyd, John, active 1818-1841

John F. Floyd resided in Dougherty County, Georgia, when he enlisted on 22 March 1862 at the age of 23. He mustered into the Georgia 51st Infantry, Company K as a Private and was promoted to 4th Corporal on 15 November 1863. Floyd was taken prisoner at Cold Harbor, Virginia, on 1 June 1864 and held at Elmira Prison, New York. He was released from duty in 1865.

From the description of John F. Floyd letter, 1864. (Georgia Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 299075328