Black Person Information
First Name:
Thomas
Last Name:
Benton
Family Code:
28029
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Bourbon
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1836
Died Year:
1863
Occupation:
Laborer
Height:
66.75
Skin Color:
Black
Enslaver Information
First Owner Name:
Enslavement status unknown
First Owner Code:
W0000
First Owner State:
MO
First Owner County:
Bourbon
First Owner Year Transferred:
1863
Second Owner Name:
Freed upon joining U.S. Army
Second Owner Code:
Z1000
Military Service
Military Unit:
1st Iowa Infantry, African Descent Company A
Enlisted Year:
1863
Additional Information
Notes:
Enlisted in Monticello MO. Died in Helena AR