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Jenkins, Abraham – Age 25, Year: 1865 – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

Abraham Jenkins – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38248920   NAID File Unit: 38248917     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  1 artillery

ID: 19477150

Company: E

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 30, 1865

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Greeneville

Residence

State born: South Carolina (S.C.)

County born: 

Town born: Charleston

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38248920

NAID File Unit: 38248917

Microform: M1818

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