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Jacobs, John – Age 25, Year: 1864 – 3d US Colored Cavalry

John Jacobs – 3d US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38855680   NAID File Unit: 38855678     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  3 cavalry

ID: 19424622

Company: F

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 1, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Skipwith

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: Union

Town born: 

Occupation: Field hand

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 61/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38855680

NAID File Unit: 38855678

Microform: M1817

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