Black Person Information
First Name:
John
Last Name:
Merriweather
Family Code:
26321
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Shelby
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1846
Occupation:
Laborer
Height:
68.25
Skin Color:
Black
Enslaver Information
First Owner Name:
Edward Merriweather
First Owner Code:
W08646
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:
5th Cavalry USCT Company A
Enlisted Year:
1864