Benjamin Wood

Black Person Information

First Name:
Benjamin
Last Name:
Wood
Family Code:
41564
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Metcalfe
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1839
Occupation:
Farmer
Height:
68
Skin Color:
Dark Brown

Enslaver Information

First Owner Name:
Twyman Wood
First Owner Code:
W08946
First Owner State:
KY
First Owner County:
Metcalfe
First Owner Year Transferred:
1864
Second Owner Name:
Freed upon joining U.S. Army
Second Owner Code:
Z1000

Military Service

Military Unit:
115th Infantry USCT Company A
Enlisted Year:
1864

Additional Information

Notes:
Musician - fifer

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