Benjamin Franklin

Black Person Information

First Name:
Benjamin
Last Name:
Franklin
Family Code:
82645
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1838
Occupation:
Laborer
Height:
66.25
Skin Color:
Black

Enslaver Information

First Owner Name:
Enslavement status unknown
First Owner Code:
W0000
First Owner State:
KS
First Owner Year Transferred:
1865
Second Owner Name:
Freed upon joining U.S. Army
Second Owner Code:
Z1000

Military Service

Military Unit:
79th Infantry USCT Company
Enlisted Year:
1865

Additional Information

Notes:
Enlisted at Leavenworth KS

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