Black Person Information
First Name:
Nelson
Last Name:
Machen
Family Code:
51170
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Caldwell
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1823
Occupation:
Laborer
Height:
66
Skin Color:
Colored
Enslaver Information
First Owner Name:
Enslavement status unknown
First Owner Code:
W0000
First Owner State:
OH
First Owner County:
Caldwell
First Owner Year Transferred:
1864
Second Owner Name:
Freed upon joining U.S. Army
Second Owner Code:
Z1000
Military Service
Military Unit:
27th Infantry USCT Company F
Enlisted Year:
1864
Additional Information
Notes:
Born in Caldwell Co. KY Enlisted at Columbus OH Retained weapon and accoutrements at discharge