James Lamar

Black Person Information

First Name:
James
Last Name:
Lamar
Family Code:
28084
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Hancock
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1844
Occupation:
Laborer
Height:
65
Skin Color:
Black

Enslaver Information

First Owner Name:
B. B. Lamar
First Owner Code:
MO
First Owner State:
MO
First Owner County:
Hancock
First Owner Year Transferred:
1863
Second Owner Name:
Freed upon joining U.S. Army
Second Owner Code:
Z1000

Military Service

Military Unit:
1st Iowa Infantry, African Descent Company H
Enlisted Year:
1863

Additional Information

Notes:
Enlisted in St. Louis MO. Corporal. Owner from Calloway County MO.

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