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Willingham, Jourdan – Age 34, Year: 1864 – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Jourdan Willingham – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38501107   NAID File Unit: 38501105     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  8 artillery

ID: 19491310

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 12, 1864

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Paducah

Residence

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

County born: Hickman

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 34

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38501107

NAID File Unit: 38501105

Microform: M1818

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