Edward / Ned Bowman

Black Person Information

First Name:
Edward / Ned
Last Name:
Bowman
Family Code:
36978
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Marion
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1822.0
Occupation:
Carpenter
Height:
70.5
Skin Color:
Black

Enslaver Information

First Owner Name:
Fred Merriman
First Owner Code:
W10656
First Owner State:
KY
First Owner County:
Marion
First Owner Year Transferred:
1864
Second Owner Name:
Freed upon joining U.S. Army
Second Owner Code:
Z1000

Military Service

Military Unit:
100th Infantry USCT Company G
Enlisted Year:
1864.0

Additional Information

Notes:
Born in Casey County KY. Was formerly owned by Mr. Bowman and was familiarly known as Edward BOWMAN, but name was changed upon enlistment. Enlisted with consent. Assigned as Regimental Carpenter.

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