Henry Houghton

Black Person Information

First Name:
Henry
Last Name:
Houghton
Family Code:
26118
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Fayette
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1839
Occupation:
Laborer
Height:
65
Skin Color:
Copper

Enslaver Information

First Owner Name:
Washington Houghton
First Owner Code:
W08608
First Owner State:
KY
First Owner County:
Fayette
First Owner Year Transferred:
1864
Second Owner Name:
Freed upon joining U.S. Army
Second Owner Code:
Z1000

Military Service

Military Unit:
5th Cavalry USCT Company K
Enlisted Year:
1864

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