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Forreshee, Jackson – Age 14, Year: 1865 – 42nd US Colored Infantry

Jackson Forreshee – 42nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53596662   NAID File Unit: 53596660     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 42nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  42 infantry

ID: 19413574

Company: 

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 17, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: CHATTANOOGA

Residence

State born: Georgia (Ga.)

County born: 

Town born: ATLANTA

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 14

Height: 5’ 11/2“

Complexion: Bro

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 53596662

NAID File Unit: 53596660

Microform: M1994

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