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Majors, Jefferson – Age 22, Year: 1863 – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Jefferson Majors – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38353076   NAID File Unit: 38353074     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  4 artillery

ID: 19483343

Company: E

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1862

Enlisted term years: 5

Enlisted date: August 23, 1862

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: Graves

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

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: 38353076

NAID File Unit: 38353074

Microform: M1818

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