Black Person Information
First Name:
Daniel V.
Last Name:
Higdon
Family Code:
15784A
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Warren
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1833
Occupation:
Barber
1850 Census County:
Daviess
1860 Census County:
Warren
Height:
68.5
Skin Color:
Yellow
Enslaver Information
First Owner Name:
Free
First Owner Code:
W0000
First Owner State:
KY
First Owner County:
Warren
First Owner Year Transferred:
1864
Second Owner Name:
Freed upon joining U.S. Army
Second Owner Code:
Z1000
Family
Mother's Name:
Mahala Higdon
Mother's Family Code:
15784
Father's Name:
Richard Higdon
Father's Family Code:
15783
Military Service
Military Unit:
115th Infantry USCT F&S
Enlisted Year:
1864
Additional Information
Notes:
Born in Daviss Co. KY. Age given in 1860 census was 23. Appointed Sergeant-Major - Chose to remain in the south rather than be returned and mustered out in Kentucky