Joseph Samples

Black Person Information

First Name:
Joseph
Last Name:
Samples
Family Code:
41399
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Barren
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1836
Occupation:
Farmer
Height:
64.5
Skin Color:
Brown

Enslaver Information

First Owner Name:
James Ratliffe
First Owner Code:
W07774
First Owner State:
KY
First Owner County:
Barren
First Owner Year Transferred:
1864
Second Owner Name:
Freed upon joining U.S. Army
Second Owner Code:
Z1000

Military Service

Military Unit:
115th Infantry USCT Company B
Enlisted Year:
1864

Additional Information

Notes:
Born in Clinton Co. KY

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