John Scott

Black Person Information

First Name:
John
Last Name:
Scott
Family Code:
37139
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Bourbon
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1843
Occupation:
Laborer
Height:
68
Skin Color:
Black

Enslaver Information

First Owner Name:
John Todd
First Owner Code:
W12853XX
First Owner State:
KY
First Owner County:
Bourbon
First Owner Year Transferred:
1864
Second Owner Name:
Freed upon joining U.S. Army
Second Owner Code:
Z1000

Military Service

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

Additional Information

Notes:
Corporal. WIA 12/15/1864 at Nashville TN. Arrested and tried for Murder of Edward GALBRAITH (15), Co. H, drummer- but only convicted of actions prejudicial to the service. 6 months prison and no pay.

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