James Pointer

Black Person Information

First Name:
James
Last Name:
Pointer
Family Code:
44301
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Franklin
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1843
Occupation:
Farmer
Height:
71
Skin Color:
Black

Enslaver Information

First Owner Name:
Lysander Hord
First Owner Code:
W08335
First Owner State:
KY
First Owner County:
Franklin
First Owner Year Transferred:
1864
Second Owner Name:
Freed upon joining U.S. Army
Second Owner Code:
Z1000

Military Service

Military Unit:
116th Infantry USCT Company G
Enlisted Year:
1864

Additional Information

Notes:
Retained weapon and accoutrements at discharge

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