Black Person Information
First Name:
John Henry
Last Name:
Lewis
Family Code:
44138
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Shelby
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1846
Occupation:
Farmer
Height:
65
Skin Color:
Black
Enslaver Information
First Owner Name:
James Ballard
First Owner Code:
W05256
First Owner State:
KY
First Owner County:
Shelby
First Owner Year Transferred:
1864
Second Owner Name:
Freed upon joining U.S. Army
Second Owner Code:
Z1000
Military Service
Military Unit:
116th Infantry USCT Company G
Enlisted Year:
1864
Additional Information
Notes:
Reenlisted in Regular Army 10/12/1866 - 9th US Cavalry, Company F