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McGinnis, Jacob – Age 24, Year: 1864 – 26th US Colored Infantry

Jacob McGinnis – 26th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 56944262   NAID File Unit: 56944260     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 26th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  26 infantry

ID: 19407143

Company: I

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 4, 1864

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: BROOKLYN

Residence

State born: New York (N.Y.)

County born: 

Town born: JAMAICA

Occupation: Porter

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 56944262

NAID File Unit: 56944260

Microform: M1824

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