John Smith

Black Person Information

First Name:
John
Last Name:
Smith
Family Code:
87765
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Montgomery
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1821
Occupation:
Laborer
Height:
66
Skin Color:
Black

Enslaver Information

First Owner Name:
Enslavement status unknown
First Owner Code:
W0000
First Owner State:
KY
First Owner County:
Montgomery
First Owner Year Transferred:
1864
Second Owner Name:
Freed upon joining U.S. Army
Second Owner Code:
Z1000

Military Service

Military Unit:
123rd Infantry USCT Company B
Enlisted Year:
1864

Additional Information

Notes:
Born in Montgomery Co KY Enlisted at Greenupsburg KY SGT Retained weapon and accoutrements at discharge

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