James Porter

Black Person Information

First Name:
James
Last Name:
Porter
Family Code:
35099
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Henry
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1844
Occupation:
Laborer
Height:
69
Skin Color:
Dark

Enslaver Information

First Owner Name:
B. Smith
First Owner Code:
W10356
First Owner State:
KY
First Owner County:
Henry
First Owner Year Transferred:
1864
Second Owner Name:
Freed upon joining U.S. Army
Second Owner Code:
Z1000

Military Service

Military Unit:
107th Infantry USCT Company K
Enlisted Year:
1864

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