Benjamin Gayther

Black Person Information

First Name:
Benjamin
Last Name:
Gayther
Family Code:
53917
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Adair
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1835
Died Year:
1864
Occupation:
Boot Maker
Height:
66
Skin Color:
Brown

Enslaver Information

First Owner Name:
Enslavement status unknown
First Owner Code:
W0000
First Owner State:
MA
First Owner County:
Adair
First Owner Year Transferred:
1863
Second Owner Name:
Freed upon joining U.S. Army
Second Owner Code:
Z1000

Military Service

Military Unit:
55th Massachusetts Cld Infantry Company K
Enlisted Year:
1863

Additional Information

Notes:
Born in Columbia, Adair Co. KY. Enlisted at Readville MA Retained weapon and accoutrements at discharge Closest relative Mrs. Virginia Gayther, Columbia KY Died at Folly Island SC 10/6/1864

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