James O’Banan

Black Person Information

First Name:
James
Last Name:
O'Banan
Family Code:
32403
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Daviess
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1844
Occupation:
Laborer
Height:
67
Skin Color:
Black

Enslaver Information

First Owner Name:
Bushrod O'Bannon
First Owner Code:
W04155
First Owner State:
KY
First Owner County:
Daviess
First Owner Year Transferred:
1864
Second Owner Name:
Freed upon joining U.S. Army
Second Owner Code:
Z1000

Military Service

Military Unit:
109th Infantry USCT Company F
Enlisted Year:
1864

Additional Information

Notes:
Born in Jefferson County KY. Was working in Daviess County when enlisted. Owner lived in Jefferson County KY. Convicted violation of 7th article of laws of war and confined to Dry Tortugas 11/1/1865 for rest of enlistment.

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