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Jones, Abraham – Age 20, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Joh-Loc

Abraham Jones – 8th US Colored Infantry, Joh-Loc

NAID: 39079931   NAID File Unit: 39079914     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Joh-Loc

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19406229

Company: H

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 12, 1864

Enlisted state: Indiana (Ind.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Indianapolis

Residence

State born: Georgia (Ga.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 39079931

NAID File Unit: 39079914

Microform: M1821

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