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Jefferson, Joseph – Age 30, Year: 1864 – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Joseph Jefferson – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38439238   NAID File Unit: 38439235     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  6 artillery

ID: 19488421

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 1, 1864

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: 

County born: Franklin

Town born: 

Occupation: laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 30

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 38439238

NAID File Unit: 38439235

Microform: M1818

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