Jacob Goodnight

Black Person Information

First Name:
Jacob
Last Name:
Goodnight
Family Code:
45472
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Warren
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1820
Occupation:
Farmer
Height:
74.5
Skin Color:
Brown

Enslaver Information

First Owner Name:
Isaac Goodnight
First Owner Code:
W13956
First Owner State:
TN
First Owner County:
Warren
First Owner Year Transferred:
1864
Second Owner Name:
Freed upon joining U.S. Army
Second Owner Code:
Z1000

Military Service

Military Unit:
14th Infantry USCT Company I
Enlisted Year:
1864

Additional Information

Notes:
Born in Warren Co. KY Enlisted at Gallatin TN with consent. Retained weapon and accoutrements at discharge $6.00 Claim:

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