Benjamin Griffin

Black Person Information

First Name:
Benjamin
Last Name:
Griffin
Family Code:
53922A
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Fayette
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1842
Died Year:
1864
Occupation:
Farmer
Height:
66
Skin Color:
Brown

Enslaver Information

First Owner Name:
Enslavement status unknown
First Owner Code:
W0000
First Owner State:
MA
First Owner County:
Fayette
First Owner Year Transferred:
1863
Second Owner Name:
Freed upon joining U.S. Army
Second Owner Code:
Z1000

Family

Mother's Name:
Georgianna Griffin
Mother's Family Code:
53922

Military Service

Military Unit:
55th Massachusetts Cld Infantry Company K
Enlisted Year:
1863

Additional Information

Notes:
Born in Lexington, Fayette Co KY. Enlisted at Readville MA Retained weapon and accoutrements at discharge Son of Georgianna GRIFFEN, Xenia OH KIA James Island SC 7/2/1864

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