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Jefferson, King – Age 31, Year: 1865 – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

King Jefferson – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38439251   NAID File Unit: 38439248     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  6 artillery

ID: 19488425

Company: B

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 5, 1865

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: VICKSBURG

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: PETERSBURG

Occupation: sailer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 31

Height: 5’ 81/2“

Complexion: col

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38439251

NAID File Unit: 38439248

Microform: M1818

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