Black Person Information
First Name:
Major
Last Name:
Byers
Family Code:
36537
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Harrison
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1841
Occupation:
Farmer
Height:
68.5
Skin Color:
Black
Enslaver Information
First Owner Name:
Enslavement status unknown
First Owner Code:
W0000
First Owner State:
KY
First Owner County:
Harrison
First Owner Year Transferred:
1864
Second Owner Name:
Freed upon joining U.S. Army
Second Owner Code:
Z1000
Military Service
Military Unit:
100th Infantry USCT Company D
Enlisted Year:
1864
Additional Information
Notes:
Wounded at the battle of Nashville TN 12/16/1864. Retained weapon and accoutrements at discharge