Major Baker

Black Person Information

First Name:
Major
Last Name:
Baker
Family Code:
50590
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Trigg
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1839
Occupation:
Farmer
Height:
64.5
Skin Color:
Dark

Enslaver Information

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

Military Service

Military Unit:
17th Infantry USCT Company G
Enlisted Year:
1864

Additional Information

Notes:
Born in Trigg Co. KY Enlisted at Clarksville TN Fought in Battle of Nashville TN 12/15 & 16 1864 Retained weapon and accoutrements at discharge

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