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Jones, Josephus – Age 30, Year: 1864 – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Josephus Jones – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38486458   NAID File Unit: 38486456     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  8 artillery

ID: 19490545

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: June 4, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: fort donelson

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: Trigg

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 30

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38486458

NAID File Unit: 38486456

Microform: M1818

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