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Jones, Emsey – Age 18, Year: 1863 – 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

Emsey Jones – 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

NAID: 55526925   NAID File Unit: 55526923     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

Regiment:  53 infantry

ID: 19464245

Company: I

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: June 1, 1863

Enlisted state: Louisiana (La.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Millikens Bend

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: 

Town born: Port Gibson

Occupation: Field hand

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

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: 55526925

NAID File Unit: 55526923

Microform: M2000

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