Black Person Information
First Name:
Thomas
Last Name:
Merriweather
AKA Last Name:
Meriweather
Family Code:
34986
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Jefferson
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1846
Occupation:
Laborer
Height:
62.5
Skin Color:
Dark
Enslaver Information
First Owner Name:
Enslavement status unknown
First Owner Code:
W0000
First Owner State:
KY
First Owner County:
Jefferson
First Owner Year Transferred:
1864
Second Owner Name:
Freed upon joining U.S. Army
Second Owner Code:
Z1000
Military Service
Military Unit:
107th Infantry USCT Company E
Enlisted Year:
1864
Additional Information
Notes:
Enlisted as a drummer. Retained weapons at end of enlistment.