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Cornell, Jefferson – Age 27, Year: 1864 – 16th US Colored Infantry

Jefferson Cornell – 16th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42486398   NAID File Unit: 42486395     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 16th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  16 infantry

ID: 19432763

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 13, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: clarksville

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Lowesa

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 27

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Copper

Eye color: Grey

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 42486398

NAID File Unit: 42486395

Microform: M1822

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