James Wilkinson

Black Person Information

First Name:
James
Last Name:
Wilkinson
Family Code:
88051
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Henry
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1840
Occupation:
Laborer
Height:
68
Skin Color:
Dark

Enslaver Information

First Owner Name:
Harriet Bruce
First Owner Code:
W22992Z
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:
123rd Infantry USCT Company A
Enlisted Year:
1864

Additional Information

Notes:
Born in Henry Co KY Enlisted at Louisville KY Retained weapon and accoutrements at discharge. Claim:by Will of my husband John Bruce (Henry Co KY) deceased

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