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Mathews, Jerry – Age 31, Year: 1864 – 17th US Colored Infantry

Jerry Mathews – 17th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42526387   NAID File Unit: 42526385     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 17th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  17 infantry

ID: 19446351

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: August 29, 1864

Enlisted state: Ohio (O.)

Enlisted county: Warren

Enlisted town: 

Residence

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

County born: Bourbon

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 31

Height: 5’ 93/4“

Complexion: Yellow (Yel or Yello)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 42526387

NAID File Unit: 42526385

Microform: M1822

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