Black Person Information
First Name:
Henry
Last Name:
Bowman
Family Code:
20218
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Madison
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1845
Occupation:
Farmer
Height:
65
Skin Color:
Black
Enslaver Information
First Owner Name:
CPT Seldon Fletcher Bowman
First Owner Code:
W06344
First Owner State:
KY
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:
12th Heavy Artillery USCT Company F
Enlisted Year:
1864
Additional Information
Notes:
Born in Estill County KY. Claim "I acquired said slave by purchase in 1852 and have owned him ever since" (CPT Seldon Bowman, 14th KY Cavalry US)