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Jones, Swaith – Age 20, Year: 1865 – 40th US Colored Infantry

Swaith Jones – 40th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55886530   NAID File Unit: 55886528     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 40th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  40 infantry

ID: 19449341

Company: E

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 10, 1863

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Gallatin

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Smith

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 30

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55886530

NAID File Unit: 55886528

Microform: M1993

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