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Jefferson, Joseph – Age 20, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Hoo-Joh

Joseph Jefferson – 8th US Colored Infantry, Hoo-Joh

NAID: 39079056   NAID File Unit: 39079053     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Hoo-Joh

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19405855

Company: K

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 1, 1863

Enlisted state: New Jersey (N.J.)

Enlisted county: 

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Residence

State born: New Jersey (N.J.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: Brown

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 39079056

NAID File Unit: 39079053

Microform: M1821

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