Joseph Carter

Black Person Information

First Name:
Joseph
Last Name:
Carter
Family Code:
36553
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Fayette
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1845
Occupation:
Laborer
Height:
59
Skin Color:
Black

Enslaver Information

First Owner Name:
Benjamin Downs
First Owner Code:
W06284
First Owner State:
KY
First Owner County:
Fayette
First Owner Year Transferred:
1864
Second Owner Name:
Freed upon joining U.S. Army
Second Owner Code:
Z1000

Additional Information

Notes:
Enlisted WITH consent. Wounded at Battle of Nashville 12/16/1864

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