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Staples, Jacob – Age 45, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

Jacob Staples – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38264795   NAID File Unit: 38264792     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  1 artillery

ID: 19477991

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 19, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Knoxville

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Roane

Town born: 

Occupation: Blksmith

Physical Characteristics

Age: 45

Height: 5’ 11“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38264795

NAID File Unit: 38264792

Microform: M1818

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