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Jones, Eli M – Age 23, Year: 1863 – 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Eli M Jones – 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38590752   NAID File Unit: 38590750     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  11 artillery

ID: 19493529

Company: G

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 2, 1863

Enlisted state: Rhode Island (R.I.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: PROVIDENCE

Residence

State born: New Jersey (N.J.)

County born: 

Town born: PRINCETON

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38590752

NAID File Unit: 38590750

Microform: M1818

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