Nelson Burton

Black Person Information

First Name:
Nelson
Last Name:
Burton
Family Code:
83444
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Barren
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1837
Died Year:
1865
Occupation:
Farmer
Height:
60.125
Skin Color:
Black

Enslaver Information

First Owner Name:
Mrs. Sarah A. Burton
First Owner Code:
W22236Z
First Owner State:
KY
First Owner County:
Barren
First Owner Year Transferred:
1864
Second Owner Name:
Freed upon joining U.S. Army
Second Owner Code:
Z1000

Military Service

Military Unit:
123rd Infantry USCT Company B
Enlisted Year:
1864

Additional Information

Notes:
Born in Barren Co KY Enlisted at Bowling Green KY Retained weapon and accoutrements at discharge but died days later on 10/27/1865 Marrried - Mary MASON

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