Black Person Information
First Name:
John William
Last Name:
Roberts
Family Code:
24493
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Oldham
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1845
Occupation:
Farm Hand
Height:
64
Skin Color:
Black
Enslaver Information
First Owner Name:
John W. Shrader
First Owner Code:
W07784
First Owner State:
KY
First Owner County:
Oldham
First Owner Year Transferred:
1864
Second Owner Name:
Freed upon joining U.S. Army
Second Owner Code:
Z1000
Military Service
Military Unit:
108th Infantry USCT Company H
Enlisted Year:
1864
Additional Information
Notes:
Born in Oldham Co KY Enlisted at Louisville KY Vaccinated for smallpox in left arm. Meritorious promotion to Sergeant for gallant conduct in a fight with guerillas at Owensboro KY 8/27/1864 1st Sergeant