Lewis && Benton

Black Person Information

First Name:
Lewis &&
Last Name:
Benton
Family Code:
28187
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Clark
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1817
Occupation:
Laborer
Height:
65
Skin Color:
Copper

Enslaver Information

First Owner Name:
Enslavement status unknown
First Owner Code:
W0000
First Owner State:
KY
First Owner County:
Clark
First Owner Year Transferred:
1864
Second Owner Name:
Freed upon joining U.S. Army
Second Owner Code:
Z1000

Military Service

Military Unit:
Unassigned Infantry
Enlisted Year:
1864

Additional Information

Notes:
Substitute for W. W. Justice of Clark County KY

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