James Jackson

Black Person Information

First Name:
James
Last Name:
Jackson
Family Code:
92078
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Scott
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1820
Occupation:
Farmer
Height:
60
Skin Color:
Black

Enslaver Information

First Owner Name:
George Downing
First Owner Code:
W13576
First Owner State:
KY
First Owner County:
Scott
First Owner Year Transferred:
1865
Second Owner Name:
Freed upon joining U.S. Army
Second Owner Code:
Z1000

Military Service

Military Unit:
124th Infantry USCT Company K
Enlisted Year:
1865

Additional Information

Notes:
Born in Scott Co KY Enlisted at Lexington KY Originally enlisted for 119th USCT but not picked up by that regiment

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