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Ellis, Jacob – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Dav-Fie

Jacob Ellis – 8th US Colored Infantry, Dav-Fie

NAID: 39074110   NAID File Unit: 39074108     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Dav-Fie

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19403275

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: November 3, 1864

Enlisted state: District of Columbia (D. C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: WASHINGTON

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: 

Town born: COVINGTON

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 51/2“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 39074110

NAID File Unit: 39074108

Microform: M1821

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