James K. Polk

Black Person Information

First Name:
James K.
Last Name:
Polk
Family Code:
51206
Color:
Mulatto
Gender:
Male
County:
Mason
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1844
Occupation:
Farmer
Height:
65
Skin Color:
Mulatto

Enslaver Information

First Owner Name:
Enslavement status unknown
First Owner Code:
W0000
First Owner State:
OH
First Owner County:
Mason
First Owner Year Transferred:
1864
Second Owner Name:
Freed upon joining U.S. Army
Second Owner Code:
Z1000

Military Service

Military Unit:
27th Infantry USCT Company C
Enlisted Year:
1864

Additional Information

Notes:
Born in Mason Co. KY Enlisted at Randall OH Retained weapon and accoutrements at discharge

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