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Jones, Eli – Age 18, Year: 1863 – 37th US Colored Infantry

Eli Jones – 37th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55793079   NAID File Unit: 55793076     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 37th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  37 infantry

ID: 19418428

Company: E

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 25, 1863

Enlisted state: North Carolina (N.C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: PLYMOUTH

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: SUFFOLK

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 51/2“

Complexion: blk

Eye color: blk

Hair color: blk

Record Info

NAID: 55793079

NAID File Unit: 55793076

Microform: M1993

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