John Hamilton

Black Person Information

First Name:
John
Last Name:
Hamilton
Family Code:
36753
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Nicholas
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1843
Occupation:
Laborer
Height:
64
Skin Color:
Black

Enslaver Information

First Owner Name:
G. C. Durby
First Owner Code:
W11334
First Owner State:
KY
First Owner County:
Nicholas
First Owner Year Transferred:
1843
Second Owner Name:
William Hamilton
Second Owner Code:
W010565
Second Owner State:
KY
Second Owner Year Transferred:
1864
Third Owner Name:
Freed upon joining U.S. Army
Third Owner Code:
Z1000

Military Service

Military Unit:
100th Infantry USCT Company C
Enlisted Year:
1864

Additional Information

Notes:
Claim:"Having purchased him by deed from G. C. Durby in 1843

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