John Roberson

Black Person Information

First Name:
John
Last Name:
Roberson
Family Code:
34126
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Daviess
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1841
Occupation:
Farmer
Height:
69.75
Skin Color:
Yellow

Enslaver Information

First Owner Name:
John H. Roberson
First Owner Code:
W04960
First Owner State:
KY
First Owner County:
Daviess
First Owner Year Transferred:
1864
Second Owner Name:
Freed upon joining U.S. Army
Second Owner Code:
Z1000

Military Service

Military Unit:
6th Cavalry USCT Company E
Enlisted Year:
1864

Additional Information

Notes:
Born in Meade County KY. Captured at Smithville KY 1/5/1865 in action with Jersey's Guerillas - returned from missing 7/5/1865

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