John Taylor

Black Person Information

First Name:
John
Last Name:
Taylor
Family Code:
24620
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Washington
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1852
Occupation:
House Servant
Height:
55.75
Skin Color:
Black

Enslaver Information

First Owner Name:
Edward Taylor
First Owner Code:
W07941
First Owner State:
KY
First Owner County:
Washington
First Owner Year Transferred:
1864
Second Owner Name:
Freed upon joining U.S. Army
Second Owner Code:
Z1000

Military Service

Military Unit:
108th Infantry USCT Company C
Enlisted Year:
1864

Additional Information

Notes:
Born in Springfield, Washington Co KY Enlisted at Louisville KY Vaccinated for smallpox in left arm. Musician - taken up by order of Adjutant General Thomas for the purpose of making a musician. Born in Springfield KY.

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