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Jehaise, Eli – Age 37, Year: 1863 – 48nd US Colored Infantry

Eli Jehaise – 48nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55367242   NAID File Unit: 55367240     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 48nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  48 infantry

ID: 19421636

Company: E

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 1, 1863

Enlisted state: Louisiana (La.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Providence

Residence

State born: South Carolina (S.C.)

County born: 

Town born: Charleston

Occupation: Carpenter

Physical Characteristics

Age: 37

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55367242

NAID File Unit: 55367240

Microform: M2000

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