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Cox, Jacob – Age 20, Year: 1865 – 14th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Jacob Cox – 14th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38706410   NAID File Unit: 38706408     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 14th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  14 artillery

ID: 19498778

Company: L

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 13, 1865

Enlisted state: North Carolina (N.C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Kinston

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: Norfolk

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38706410

NAID File Unit: 38706408

Microform: M1818

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