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Blanham, Jonas – Age 23, Year: 1863 – 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

Jonas Blanham – 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

NAID: 35817144   NAID File Unit: 35817141     Microform: M1819

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

Regiment:  1 infantry

ID: 19400415

Company: D

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: June 14, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Masons Island

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Page

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 31/2“

Complexion: Black. Mark on underlip.

Eye color: blk

Hair color: blk

Record Info

NAID: 35817144

NAID File Unit: 35817141

Microform: M1819

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