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Jones, Essex – Age 28, Year: 1863 – 49th US Colored Infantry

Essex Jones – 49th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55397073   NAID File Unit: 55397071     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 49th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  49 infantry

ID: 19434339

Company: K

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 13,

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Natchez

Residence

State born: Louisiana (La.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55397073

NAID File Unit: 55397071

Microform: M2000

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