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Cates, Jefferson – Age 32, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

Jefferson Cates – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38235708   NAID File Unit: 38235705     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  1 artillery

ID: 19476417

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 29,

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Knoxville

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: McMinn

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 32

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Bk

Eye color: Bk

Hair color: Bk

Record Info

NAID: 38235708

NAID File Unit: 38235705

Microform: M1818

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