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Dobson, Jacob – Age 26, Year: 1865 – 14th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Jacob Dobson – 14th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38707134   NAID File Unit: 38707132     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 14th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  14 artillery

ID: 19498851

Company: L

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 18, 1865

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Kinston

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Duplin

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 26

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38707134

NAID File Unit: 38707132

Microform: M1818

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