Abraham Summers

Black Person Information

First Name:
Abraham
Last Name:
Summers
Family Code:
50754
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Muhlenberg
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1831
Occupation:
Blacksmith
Height:
67
Skin Color:
Black

Enslaver Information

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

Military Service

Military Unit:
17th Infantry USCT Company I
Enlisted Year:
1864

Additional Information

Notes:
Born in Muhlenburg Co. KY Enlisted at Clarksville TN In the battle of Nashville TN December 15-16 1864 Transferred to 42nd USCT CHECK

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