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Jackson, Henry – Age 35, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Hoo-Joh

Henry Jackson – 8th US Colored Infantry, Hoo-Joh

NAID: 39078678   NAID File Unit: 39078675     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Hoo-Joh

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19405599

Company: K

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 4, 1863

Enlisted state: New Jersey (N.J.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: New Jersey (N.J.)

County born: Salem

Town born: Chester

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 35

Height: 5’ 111/2“

Complexion: Yellow (Yel or Yello)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 39078678

NAID File Unit: 39078675

Microform: M1821

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