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Mathews, Jacob – Age 22, Year: 1865 – 37th US Colored Infantry

Jacob Mathews – 37th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55795747   NAID File Unit: 55795744     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 37th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  37 infantry

ID: 19419461

Company: A

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 1, 1865

Enlisted state: North Carolina (N.C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: WILMINGTON

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Hanover

Town born: 

Occupation: farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: dark

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 55795747

NAID File Unit: 55795744

Microform: M1993

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