Porter King

Black Person Information

First Name:
Porter
Last Name:
King
Family Code:
42521
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Woodford
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1836
Occupation:
Laborer
Height:
62
Skin Color:
Black

Enslaver Information

First Owner Name:
James Smith
First Owner Code:
W12547
First Owner State:
KY
First Owner County:
Woodford
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 K
Enlisted Year:
1864

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