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Ligin, Jackson – Age 19, Year: 1865 – 40th US Colored Infantry

Jackson Ligin – 40th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55887042   NAID File Unit: 55887039     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 40th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  40 infantry

ID: 19449553

Company: E

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 10, 1865

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: gallatin

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Sumner

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55887042

NAID File Unit: 55887039

Microform: M1993

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