Benjamin Boyd

Black Person Information

First Name:
Benjamin
Last Name:
Boyd
Family Code:
33298
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Christian
State Born in:
VA
Birth Year:
1838
Occupation:
Farmer
Height:
71
Skin Color:
Black

Enslaver Information

First Owner Name:
James Boyd
First Owner Code:
W04425
First Owner State:
KY
First Owner County:
Christian
First Owner Year Transferred:
1865
Second Owner Name:
Freed upon joining U.S. Army
Second Owner Code:
Z1000

Military Service

Military Unit:
6th Cavalry USCT Company G
Enlisted Year:
1865

Additional Information

Notes:
Born in Halifax County VA. Corporal

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