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Jones, Jacob – Age 23, Year: 1863 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

Jacob Jones – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38800712   NAID File Unit: 38800710     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19405484

Company: C

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 4, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Norfolk

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: Williamsburg

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38800712

NAID File Unit: 38800710

Microform: M1817

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