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Colwell, Jacob – Age 35, Year: 1864 – 29th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry (Colored)

Jacob Colwell – 29th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry (Colored)

NAID: 57041363   NAID File Unit: 57041360     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 29th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry (Colored)

Regiment:  29 infantry volunteer

ID: 19441159

Company: J

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 4, 1864

Enlisted state: Connecticut (Conn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NEW HAVEN

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Camden

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 57041363

NAID File Unit: 57041360

Microform: M1824

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