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Ross, Jack – Age 36, Year: 1865 – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Jack Ross – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38494795   NAID File Unit: 38494792     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  8 artillery

ID: 19490961

Company: G

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 6, 1865

Enlisted state: Illinois (Ill.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Cairo

Residence

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

County born: Garrard

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 36

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38494795

NAID File Unit: 38494792

Microform: M1818

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