Black Person Information
First Name:
John W.
Last Name:
Smith
Family Code:
21501
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Woodford
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1840.0
Occupation:
Farmer
Height:
68
Skin Color:
Black
Enslaver Information
First Owner Name:
Enslavement status unknown
First Owner Code:
W0000
First Owner State:
KY
First Owner County:
Woodford
First Owner Year Transferred:
1864
Second Owner Name:
Freed upon joining U.S. Army
Second Owner Code:
Z1000
Military Service
Military Unit:
12th Heavy Artillery USCT Company C
Enlisted Year:
1864.0
Additional Information
Notes:
"Very badly ruptured while lifting a log in the execution of his duty on 11/26/1864" Medically discharged 5/20/1865