Black Person Information
First Name:
John
Last Name:
Brooks
Family Code:
16159
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Union
State Born in:
MO
Birth Year:
1845
Occupation:
Laborer
Height:
66
Skin Color:
Black
Enslaver Information
First Owner Name:
Daniel A. Brooks
First Owner Code:
W05283
First Owner State:
KY
First Owner County:
Union
First Owner Year Transferred:
1864
Second Owner Name:
Freed upon joining U.S. Army
Second Owner Code:
Z1000
Military Service
Military Unit:
8th Heavy Artillery USCT Company C
Enlisted Year:
1864
Additional Information
Notes:
Was in a skirmish at the Cumberland River 6/18/64. Lost a Springfield Rifle -Musket and bayonet. Claim: "Born my slave. . ."