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Henderson, Jordan – Age 19, Year: 1865 – 17th US Colored Infantry

Jordan Henderson – 17th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42522197   NAID File Unit: 42522195     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 17th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  17 infantry

ID: 19445293

Company: B

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: April 11, 1865

Enlisted state: Illinois (Ill.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Springfield

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 11/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Wool(y)

Record Info

NAID: 42522197

NAID File Unit: 42522195

Microform: M1822

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