Black Person Information
First Name:
John Ralph
Last Name:
Forson
Family Code:
52384
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Bourbon
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1825
Occupation:
Farmer
Height:
71
Skin Color:
Black
Enslaver Information
First Owner Name:
Enslavement status unknown
First Owner Code:
W0000
First Owner State:
IN
First Owner County:
Bourbon
First Owner Year Transferred:
1863
Second Owner Name:
Freed upon joining U.S. Army
Second Owner Code:
Z1000
Military Service
Military Unit:
28th Infantry USCT Company D
Enlisted Year:
1863
Additional Information
Notes:
Born in Bourbon Co. KY. Enlisted at Madison IN Retained weapon and accoutrements at discharge