Burris Blackburn

Black Person Information

First Name:
Burris
Last Name:
Blackburn
AKA:
Burt
Family Code:
59976E
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Scott
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1865
Died Year:
1887
Occupation:
Soldier
Height:
70
Skin Color:
Black

Enslaver Information

First Owner Name:
John S. Hockensmith
First Owner Code:
W19509
First Owner State:
KY
First Owner County:
Scott

Family

Mother's Name:
Ellen Smith
Mother's Family Code:
59976
Father's Name:
George W. Blackburn
Father's Family Code:
55118

Military Service

Military Unit:
24th US Infantry Regiment Company F
Enlisted Year:
1883

Additional Information

Notes:
Died of a gunshot wound to the head at Fort Elliott TX inflicted by SGT Charles Conners of the same company - result of a heinous grudge.

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