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Harley, Jessey – Age 34, Year: 1864 – 26th US Colored Infantry

Jessey Harley – 26th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 56937721   NAID File Unit: 56937719     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 26th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  26 infantry

ID: 19403805

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 11, 1863

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 27th District

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: 

Town born: Lancaster

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 36

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 56937721

NAID File Unit: 56937719

Microform: M1824

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