Robert Eaves

Black Person Information

First Name:
Robert
Last Name:
Eaves
Family Code:
80680
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Ohio
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1846.0
Died Year:
1864
Occupation:
Laborer
Height:
62
Skin Color:
Black

Enslaver Information

First Owner Name:
John Eaves
First Owner Code:
W28285
First Owner State:
KY
First Owner County:
Ohio
First Owner Year Transferred:
1864
Second Owner Name:
Freed upon joining U.S. Army
Second Owner Code:
Z1000

Military Service

Military Unit:
118th Infantry USCT Company A

Additional Information

Notes:
Born in McLean Co KY Enlisted at Owensboro KY Captured while on a scout near Henderson KY and was hung by Guerillas 9/25/1864. Body found still hanging by Union forces 10/5/1864

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