John Robbins

Black Person Information

First Name:
John
Last Name:
Robbins
Family Code:
17825
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Graves
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1846
Occupation:
Laborer
Height:
68.5
Skin Color:
Brown

Enslaver Information

First Owner Name:
William C. Robbins
First Owner Code:
W05923
First Owner State:
KY
First Owner County:
Graves
First Owner Year Transferred:
1864
Second Owner Name:
Federal Army
Second Owner Code:
Z1000

Military Service

Military Unit:
8th Heavy Artillery USCT Company C
Enlisted Year:
1864

Additional Information

Notes:
Was in the battle of Paducah 3/25/1864. Claim: "Purchased said slave at a Commissioner's sale in Graves County 7/18/1863 for 889.00"

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