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Shelby, Jessee – Age 45, Year: 1863 – 16th US Colored Infantry

Jessee Shelby – 16th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42503885   NAID File Unit: 42503882     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 16th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  16 infantry

ID: 19437666

Company: D

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 21, 1863

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Dover

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Montgomery

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 45

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Brown

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 42503885

NAID File Unit: 42503882

Microform: M1822

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