Richard Dillingham

Black Person Information

First Name:
Richard
Last Name:
Dillingham
Family Code:
43821
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Madison
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1841
Occupation:
Farmer
Height:
70
Skin Color:
Black

Enslaver Information

First Owner Name:
John P. Dillingham
First Owner Code:
W13225
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

Additional Information

Notes:
Accidentally wounded himself while on picket March 13, 1865 GSW (Musket) - lower 1/3 of left forearm- amputated. Doctor noted that 4 days elapsed between wouinding and treatment. Admitted 3/16/1864 - amputation on 3/17

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