John Parish

Black Person Information

First Name:
John
Last Name:
Parish
Family Code:
26425
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Barren
State Born in:
VA
Birth Year:
1839
Occupation:
Farmer
Height:
69.5
Skin Color:
Black

Enslaver Information

First Owner Name:
James Parish
First Owner Code:
W08721
First Owner State:
KY
First Owner County:
Barren
First Owner Year Transferred:
1864
Second Owner Name:
Freed upon joining U.S. Army
Second Owner Code:
Z1000

Military Service

Military Unit:
5th Cavalry USCT Company I
Enlisted Year:
1864

Additional Information

Notes:
Born in Henry County VA. Originally enlisted for 108th USCT.

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