Merrit Green

Black Person Information

First Name:
Merrit
Last Name:
Green
Family Code:
42216
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Madison
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1845
Died Year:
1865
Occupation:
Farmer
Height:
67
Skin Color:
Copper

Enslaver Information

First Owner Name:
Samuel Green
First Owner Code:
W12425
First Owner State:
KY
First Owner County:
Madison
First Owner Year Transferred:
1864
Second Owner Name:
Freed upon joining U.S. Army
Second Owner Code:
Z1000

Military Service

Military Unit:
114th Infantry USCT Company B
Enlisted Year:
1864

Additional Information

Notes:
Killed by PVT William BURGIN of Co. B while on guard duty (Sentinal) in the streets of Vanceburg KY

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