John Tanner

Black Person Information

First Name:
John
Last Name:
Tanner
Family Code:
34288
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
McLean
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1843
Occupation:
Farmer
Height:
71.5
Skin Color:
Brown

Enslaver Information

First Owner Name:
Benjamin Tanner
First Owner Code:
W10025
First Owner State:
KY
First Owner County:
McLean
First Owner Year Transferred:
1865
Second Owner Name:
Freed upon joining U.S. Army
Second Owner Code:
Z1000

Military Service

Military Unit:
6th Cavalry USCT Company E
Enlisted Year:
1865

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