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Jewett, Elijah – Age 25, Year: 1864 – 19th US Colored Infantry

Elijah Jewett – 19th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42608260   NAID File Unit: 42608257     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 19th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  19 infantry

ID: 19460427

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 11, 1864

Enlisted state: Maryland (Md.)

Enlisted county: Baltimore

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: Somerset

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 42608260

NAID File Unit: 42608257

Microform: M1822

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