Black Person Information
First Name:
Oscar
Last Name:
Shanks
Family Code:
87724
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Jefferson
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1830
Occupation:
Farmer
Height:
64.75
Skin Color:
Black
Enslaver Information
First Owner Name:
C. T. Olmstead
First Owner Code:
W22565
First Owner State:
KY
First Owner County:
Jefferson
First Owner Year Transferred:
1865
Second Owner Name:
Freed upon joining U.S. Army
Second Owner Code:
Z1000
Military Service
Military Unit:
123rd Infantry USCT Company B
Enlisted Year:
1865
Additional Information
Notes:
Born in Shelby Co KY Enlisted at Louisville KY Retained weapon and accoutrements at discharge