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Jones, Silas – Age 35, Year: 1864 – 37th US Colored Infantry

Silas Jones – 37th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55793433   NAID File Unit: 55793431     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 37th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  37 infantry

ID: 19418601

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 18, 1864

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Norfolk

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Charles City

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 35

Height: 5’ 61/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55793433

NAID File Unit: 55793431

Microform: M1993

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