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Cobb, Ely – Age 38, Year: 1863 – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Ely Cobb – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38426889   NAID File Unit: 38426885     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  6 artillery

ID: 19487659

Company: G

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 20, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NATCHEZ

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 38

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Drk

Eye color: Drk

Hair color: Drk

Record Info

NAID: 38426889

NAID File Unit: 38426885

Microform: M1818

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