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Jefferson, Thomas – Age 18, Year: 1865 – 3d US Colored Cavalry

Thomas Jefferson – 3d US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38855833   NAID File Unit: 38855830     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  3 cavalry

ID: 19424679

Company: K

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 6, 1865

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Vicksburg

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Holmes

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38855833

NAID File Unit: 38855830

Microform: M1817

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