Frederick Herb

Black Person Information

First Name:
Frederick
Last Name:
Herb
Family Code:
53928
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Franklin
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1841
Occupation:
Farmer
Height:
68.5
Skin Color:
Dark

Enslaver Information

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

Military Service

Military Unit:
55th Massachusetts Cld Infantry Company E
Enlisted Year:
1863

Additional Information

Notes:
Enlisted at Readville MA Closest relative Simeon HERB of Warren Co. OH Wounded in action at James Island SC 7/2/1864 Retained weapon and accoutrements at discharge

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