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Jones, Eli – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 39th US Colored Infantry

Eli Jones – 39th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55861987   NAID File Unit: 55861985     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 39th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  39 infantry

ID: 19440241

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 24, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: Harford

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: Harford

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55861987

NAID File Unit: 55861985

Microform: M1993

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