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Collins, Jefferson – Age 42, Year: 1864 – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Jefferson Collins – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38427238   NAID File Unit: 38427236     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  6 artillery

ID: 19487711

Company: L

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 15,

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NATCHEZ

Residence

State born: Louisiana (La.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 42

Height: 5’ 61/2“

Complexion: black

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 38427238

NAID File Unit: 38427236

Microform: M1818

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