John Coward

Black Person Information

First Name:
John
Last Name:
Coward
Family Code:
38993
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Green
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1834
Occupation:
Farmer
Height:
65.5
Skin Color:
Copper

Enslaver Information

First Owner Name:
Frank Coward
First Owner Code:
W10923
First Owner State:
KY
First Owner County:
Green
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 C
Enlisted Year:
1864

Additional Information

Notes:
Born in Hardin Co KY Enlisted at Lebanon KY without consent Retained weapon and accoutrements at discharge Possible last name of Cowherd for owner

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