James W. Taylor

Black Person Information

First Name:
James W.
Last Name:
Taylor
Family Code:
93649
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1843.0
Occupation:
Farmer
Height:
68
Skin Color:
Bright

Enslaver Information

First Owner Name:
Enslavement status unknown
First Owner Code:
W0000
First Owner State:
OH
First Owner Year Transferred:
1863
Second Owner Name:
Freed upon joining U.S. Army
Second Owner Code:
Z1000

Military Service

Military Unit:
5th Infantry USCT Company B
Enlisted Year:
1863.0

Additional Information

Notes:
Born in Logan Co KY Enlisted at Cincinnati OH Residence - Cincinnati OH Single Wounded in action at Wilmington NC 2/20/1865. GSW in the left foot. Lower leg amputated (middle 3rd)

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