Richard Compton

Black Person Information

First Name:
Richard
Last Name:
Compton
AKA:
Dick
Family Code:
38902
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Simpson
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1849
Died Year:
1864
Occupation:
Farm Laborer
Height:
61.25
Skin Color:
Brown

Enslaver Information

First Owner Name:
Thomas Compton
First Owner Code:
W11660
First Owner State:
KY
First Owner County:
Simpson
First Owner Year Transferred:
1864
Second Owner Name:
Freed upon joining U.S. Army
Second Owner Code:
Z1000

Military Service

Military Unit:
123rd Infantry USCT Company K
Enlisted Year:
1864

Additional Information

Notes:
Born in Simpson Co KY Enlisted at Boading Green KY Died 12/3/1864 at New Albany IN

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