William Baya

The 5-8 Baya was born in St. Augustine on January 23, 1834 and entered service in January 1861 as a sergent-major. Baya also served in the CS Marines. In November, he became captain of D company of the 8th Florida. He rose to the rank of lieutenant colonel by early 1863. Baya was wounded and captured at Fredericksburg. Returning to the army, he was wounded again at Bristoe Station and at the Weldon Railroad. He was captured at Saylers Creek and released in July 1865. Baya lived in Jacksonville after the War. He died on July 1, 1903.