John D. Ballard

Black Person Information

First Name:
John D.
Last Name:
Ballard
Family Code:
45575
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Madison
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1845
Occupation:
Farmer
Height:
67
Skin Color:
Black

Enslaver Information

First Owner Name:
Enslavement status unknown
First Owner Code:
W0000
First Owner State:
OH
First Owner County:
Madison
First Owner Year Transferred:
1864
Second Owner Name:
Freed upon joining U.S. Army
Second Owner Code:
Z1000

Military Service

Military Unit:
15th Infantry USCT Company C
Enlisted Year:
1864

Additional Information

Notes:
Born in Madison Co. KY Enlisted at Cincinnati OH (Draftee) Retained weapon and accoutrements at discharge $6.00

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