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Cain, Jacob – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Jacob Cain – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38425343   NAID File Unit: 38425341     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  6 artillery

ID: 19487587

Company: L

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 16,

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NATCHEZ

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Wilkinson

Town born: 

Occupation: farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Brown

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 38425343

NAID File Unit: 38425341

Microform: M1818

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