Edward Jenkins

Black Person Information

First Name:
Edward
Last Name:
Jenkins
Family Code:
53671D
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Fayette
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1832
Occupation:
Laborer
1850 Census County:
Fayette
Height:
63
Skin Color:
Copper

Enslaver Information

First Owner Name:
Free
First Owner Code:
W0000
First Owner State:
KY
First Owner County:
Fayette
First Owner Year Transferred:
1864
Second Owner Name:
Freed upon joining U.S. Army
Second Owner Code:
Z1000

Family

Mother's Name:
Casa Jenkins
Mother's Family Code:
53671

Military Service

Military Unit:
100th Infantry USCT Company A
Enlisted Year:
1864

Additional Information

Notes:
Free man of color. Musician. WIA 12/15/1864 at Nashville TN

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