Burton Woods

Black Person Information

First Name:
Burton
Last Name:
Woods
Family Code:
28152
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Madison
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1839
Occupation:
Laborer
Height:
70
Skin Color:
Brown

Enslaver Information

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

Military Service

Military Unit:
1st Iowa Infantry, African Descent Company E
Enlisted Year:
1863

Additional Information

Notes:
Enlisted in Mount Ayr IA. Discharged for disability

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