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Jones, Howell – Age 26, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

Howell Jones – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38800695   NAID File Unit: 38800692     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19405479

Company: I

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 14, 1864

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Newport News

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Southampton

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 26

Height: 5’ 2“

Complexion: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Eye color: Hazel (Hzel)

Hair color: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Record Info

NAID: 38800695

NAID File Unit: 38800692

Microform: M1817

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