Henry Piper

Black Person Information

First Name:
Henry
Last Name:
Piper
Family Code:
44296
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Nicholas
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1845
Occupation:
Farmer
Height:
68
Skin Color:
Black

Enslaver Information

First Owner Name:
Israel Piper
First Owner Code:
W13494
First Owner State:
KY
First Owner County:
Nicholas
First Owner Year Transferred:
1864
Second Owner Name:
Freed upon joining U.S. Army
Second Owner Code:
Z1000

Military Service

Military Unit:
116th Infantry USCT Company C
Enlisted Year:
1864

Additional Information

Notes:
Enlisted with consent. Retained weapon and accoutrements at discharge (claimed to be brother of SGT Lewis STONE)

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