Thomas Burks

Black Person Information

First Name:
Thomas
Last Name:
Burks
Family Code:
28231
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Shelby
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1845
Occupation:
Laborer
Height:
68
Skin Color:
Copper

Enslaver Information

First Owner Name:
Thomas Posey
First Owner Code:
W09240
First Owner State:
KY
First Owner County:
Shelby
First Owner Year Transferred:
1864
Second Owner Name:
Freed upon joining U.S. Army
Second Owner Code:
Z1000

Military Service

Military Unit:
Unassigned Infantry
Enlisted Year:
1864

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