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Jackson, Benjamin – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 29th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry (Colored)

Benjamin Jackson – 29th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry (Colored)

NAID: 57050608   NAID File Unit: 57050605     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 29th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry (Colored)

Regiment:  29 infantry volunteer

ID: 19444509

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 4, 1864

Enlisted state: Connecticut (Conn.)

Enlisted county: Hartford

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Michigan (Mich.)

County born: 

Town born: DETROIT

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 57050608

NAID File Unit: 57050605

Microform: M1824

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