Irma Gans List of Mason County, Kentucky U.S. Civil War Soldiers: Albert Bird- William Butler

Albert Bird

Physical Description:

Height: 5'10”

Age recorded at enlistment: 39 Estimated birth year: 1826

Physical description: black eyes, black hair; brown complexion

Origins:

Born in: Mason County, KY

Nature of work done before enlistment: farmer

Enlistment:

Regiment: 13th United States Colored Heavy Artillery Company: G

Where enlisted: Maysville, KY

Congressional District or County where credited against the draft: 9th District, KY

Date of enlistment: Jan 20, 1865 Enlisted for: 3 year(s)

Enlisted by: Lieutenant Colonel W. A. Gage

Service:

Rank attained: Pvt

Military Service Notes:

Transferred from Company C, 121st USC Infantry. $100 bounty paid to him.

Military Record Source(s):

Compiled Military Service Records of Volunteer Union Soldiers. The National Archives at Washington, D.C. Accessed via <Ancestry.com> U.S., Colored Troops Military Service Records, 1863-1865 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2007.

Postwar Status, Family:

Decease (if known):

Wyard Bird

Alternate first name(s): Wyan

Physical Description:

Height: 5'9”

Age recorded at enlistment: 42 Estimated birth year: 1823

Physical description: black complexion

Origins:

Born in: Mason County, KY

Nature of work done before enlistment: farmer

Enlistment:

Regiment: 13th United States Colored Heavy Artillery Company: G

Where enlisted: Maysville, KY

Congressional District or County where credited against the draft: 9th District, KY

Date of enlistment: Jan 20, 1865 Enlisted for: 3 year(s)

Enlisted by: Lieutenant Colonel W. A. Gage

Service:

Rank attained: Pvt

Military Service Notes:

Transferred from Company C, 121st USC Infantry. $100 bounty paid. To June 30 1865 on daily duty as company cook.

Military Record Source(s):

Postwar Status, Family:

Decease (if known):

For Perry Bissfield, please see... Perry Brisfield

For Perry Blissfield, please see... Perry Brisfield

Robert Blue

Physical Description:

Height: 5'6”

Age recorded at enlistment: 40 Estimated birth year: 1824

Physical description: black eyes, black hair; yellow complexion

Origins:

Born in: Mason County, KY

Nature of work done before enlistment: laborer

Enlistment:

Regiment: 13th United States Colored Heavy Artillery Company: H

Where enlisted: Greenupsburg, KY

Congressional District or County where credited against the draft: 9th District, KY

Date of enlistment: Nov 16, 1864 Enlisted for: 3 year(s)

Enlisted by: Captain Wm. C. Grier

Service:

Rank attained: Pvt

Military Service Notes:

Transferred from Company B, 121st USC Infantry. $100 bounty paid to him.

Military Record Source(s):

Postwar Status, Family:

Decease (if known):

William H. Bolden

Physical Description:

Height: 5'8.5”

Age recorded at enlistment: 23

Physical description: black complexion

Origins:

Born in: Mason County, KY

Nature of work done before enlistment: laborer

Enlistment:

Regiment: 27th United States Colored Infantry Company: F

Where enlisted: Camp Delaware, OH

Congressional District or County where credited against the draft: Vernon Township, Crawford, Co., 9th Dist, OH

Date of enlistment: Mar 20, 1864 Enlisted for: 3 year(s)

Enlisted by: Jas. Parker

Service:

Rank attained: Pvt

Military Service Notes:

May-June 1864 “on detached duty driving cattle per S.O.” Jul-Aug 1864 “on detached service in subsistance Depot 4th Div. 9 A.C.” Sept-Oct 1864 “on detached service in Commissary Dept. 3rd Div. 9Th A.C. per S.O.” Sent to Hospital March 15, 1865. Present on rolls thereafter. $300 bounty due at time of muster-out. Muster-out roll says “Free.”

Military Record Source(s):

Postwar Status, Family:

Decease (if known):

For Rowland Boling, please see... Rowland Bowling

Alonzo Boston

Physical Description:

Height: 5'6”

Age recorded at enlistment: 24 Estimated birth year: 1841

Physical description: black complexion

Origins:

Born in: Mason County, KY

Nature of work done before enlistment: laborer

Enlistment:

Regiment: 13th United States Colored Heavy Artillery Company: I

Where enlisted: Maysville, KY

Congressional District or County where credited against the draft: Mason County, 9th District, KY

Date of enlistment: Jan 24, 1865 Enlisted for: 3 year(s)

Enlisted by: Lieutenant Hemmant

Service:

Rank attained: Pvt

Military Service Notes:

Transferred from Company D, 121st USC Infantry. Died in Reg. Gen. Hospl. Camp Nelson, Ky. July 26, 1965 of Typhoid fever. Number and locality of grave: 1282. Hospital number of the deceased: 7760. Effects: 1 cap, 1 Dress/uniform Art. Coat, 1 Overcoat or poncho, 1 Pr. Trousers, 2 Shirts, 2 Drawers, 1 blanket, 1 rubber blanket, 1 knapsack, 1 shoes. At time of discharge after his death he was said to have been paid $100 bounty and to be due $300 bounty.

Military Record Source(s):

Postwar Status, Family:

Decease (if known): Jul 26, 1965 Cause of death: typhoid fever

Frank Boston

Physical Description:

Height: 5'7.5”

Age recorded at enlistment: 23 Estimated birth year: abt 1841

Physical description: black eyes, black hair; copper complexion

Origins:

Born in: Mason County, KY

Nature of work done before enlistment: farmer

Enslaver, if known/ or whether a free man: [or Geub or Geul or Guel] Genl. Sowards of Mason County [There is a man named T.I. or J. Sowards mentioned as an enlisting agent on a man named George W. Blackburn's record, so this could be a ranked “General” Sowards]

Date enslaver was given a certificate for soldier’s enlistment, if any: 25 Aug 1864

Source for enslaver's name: War Department. The Adjutant General’s Office. Colored Troops Division (05/22/1863–1888). Descriptive Lists of Colored Volunteer Army Soldiers 1864. Volumes 58–60. ARC: 1223643. Records of the Adjutant General’s Office, 1762–1984/1780–1917. Record Group 94. National Archives at Washington, D.C. Accessed via <Ancestry.com> U.S., Descriptive Lists of Colored Volunteer Army Soldiers, 1864 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2013.

Enlistment:

Regiment: 109th United States Colored Infantry Company: G

Where enlisted: Greenupsburg, KY

Congressional District or County where credited against the draft: Mason Co. 9th district, KY

Date of enlistment: Jun 4, 1864 Enlisted for: 3 year(s)

Enlisted by: Captain Wm. C. Grier

Service:

Rank attained: Pvt

Military Service Notes:

Died in U.S. Genl Hospital Point of Rocks, Va. February 16, 1865 of chronic diarrhea. Pay due to him “from enlistment” at time of death. Inventory of effects: 1 cap, 1 greatcoat, 1 uniform coat, 1 rubber blanket, 1 knapsack, 1 canteen. “Unofficially reported buried Pt. of Rocks, Va.”

Military Record Source(s):

Carded Records Showing Military Service of Soldiers Who Fought in Volunteer Organizations During the American Civil War, compiled 1890 - 1912, documenting the period 1861 – 1866. The National Archives at Washington, D.C. Accessed via <Fold3.com> Compiled Military Service Records of Volunteer Union Soldiers Who Served the United States Colored Troops [database on-line]. Iowa City, IA, USA: 2015.

National Park Service. Civil War Soldiers and Sailors Database Accessed via <http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-soldiers.htm>

Postwar Status, Family:

Children: Minor applied for pension Feb. 4, 1880

Source for settled-in or pension information: Organization Index to Pension Files of Veterans Who Served Between 1861 and 1900, compiled 1949 - 1949, documenting the period 1861 - 1942. The National Archives at Washington, D.C. Accessed via <Fold3.com> Organization Index to Pension Files of Veterans Who Served Between 1861 and 1900. [database on-line]. Iowa City, IA, USA: 2015.

Decease (if known): Feb 16, 1865 Cause of death: chronic diarrhea

Lee Boston

Physical Description:

Height: 5'6”

Age recorded at enlistment: 39 Estimated birth year: 1826

Physical description: black complexion

Origins:

Born in: Mason County, KY

Nature of work done before enlistment: laborer

Enlistment:

Regiment: 13th United States Colored Heavy Artillery Company: K

Where enlisted: Maysville, KY

Congressional District or County where credited against the draft: 9th District, KY

Date of enlistment: May 30, 1865 Enlisted for: 3 year(s)

Enlisted by: Captain O.M. Knapp, 121st U.S.C.I.

Service:

Rank attained: Corporal

Military Service Notes:

Transferred from Company G, 121st USC Infantry. Appointed Corporal May 31, 1865.

Military Record Source(s):

Postwar Status, Family:

Decease (if known):

Rowland Bowling

Alternate last name(s): Baling; Boling

Physical Description:

Height: 5'10”

Age recorded at enlistment: 20 Estimated birth year: 1844

Physical description: black complexion

Origins:

Born in: Mason County, KY

Nature of work done before enlistment: laborer

Enlistment:

Regiment: 13th United States Colored Heavy Artillery Company: G

Where enlisted: Greenupsburg, KY

Congressional District or County where credited against the draft: 9th District, KY

Date of enlistment: Nov 30, 1864 Enlisted for: 3 year(s)

Enlisted by: Captain Wm. C. Grier

Service:

Rank attained: Corporal

Military Service Notes:

Transferred from Company C,121st USC Infantry. Appointed Corporal January 20, 1865. Jul-Aug 1865 roll says “Sick in U.S.A. Genl Hospl since Aug. 8 1865.”

Military Record Source(s):

Postwar Status, Family:

Decease (if known):

Sanford Bowman

Alternate first name(s): Sandford

Name used later in Pension Records: John Harrison

Physical Description:

Height: 5'5”

Age recorded at enlistment: 35 Estimated birth year: 1828

Physical description: black complexion

Origins:

Born in: Mason County, KY

Nature of work done before enlistment: farmer

Enlistment:

Regiment: 50th United States Colored Infantry Company: G

Where enlisted: Natchez, MS

Congressional District or County where credited against the draft:

Date of enlistment: Jul 20, 1863 Enlisted for: 3 year(s)

Enlisted by: Captain George S. Spicer

Service:

Rank attained: Pvt

Military Service Notes:

July-25-Aug 31 1863 roll says Present, but also notes “Sick”. Present on Sept-Oct roll. Died of disease at regimental hospital on Dec. 24, 1863 in Vicksburg, Miss. No effects. Hospital record also lists him as part of company G of the 12th regiment of Louisiana Infantry African Descent.

Military Record Source(s):

Postwar Status, Family:

Spouse: Widow applied for pension Nov 21, 1890

Decease (if known): Dec 24, 1863 Cause of death: disease

For James Boyer, please see... James Pryor

James Brady

Physical Description:

Height: 5'9”

Age recorded at enlistment: 19

Physical description: black eyes, black hair; mulatto complexion

Origins:

Born in: Mason County, KY

Nature of work done before enlistment: laborer

Enlistment:

Regiment: 27th United States Colored Infantry Company: G

Where enlisted: Delaware, OH

Congressional District or County where credited against the draft: Waldo Township, Marion County, 8th District, Ohio

Date of enlistment: Apr 12, 1864 Enlisted for: 3 year(s)

Enlisted by: J.N. Gardner

Service:

Rank attained: Pvt

Military Service Notes:

Jul-Aug 1864 roll says “Sick in Hospl since July 1st 1864. (Summit House Phila., Pa.)” Continues absent and sick through Feb 1865 roll. Present thereafter. [3 Enclosures mentioned, but not scanned]

Military Record Source(s):

Postwar Status, Family:

Decease (if known):

Oscar Brady

Physical Description:

Height: 5'9.5”

Age recorded at enlistment: 21

Physical description: black eyes, black hair; mulatto complexion

Origins:

Born in: Mason County, KY

Nature of work done before enlistment: laborer

Enlistment:

Regiment: 27th United States Colored Infantry Company: G

Where enlisted: Delaware, OH

Congressional District or County where credited against the draft: Waldo Township, Marion County, 8th District, Ohio

Date of enlistment: Apr 12, 1864 Enlisted for: 3 year(s)

Enlisted by: J.N. Gardner [Lt.?]

Service:

Rank attained: Pvt

Military Service Notes:

May-June 1864 roll says absent “Left sick at Chancellorsville, Va. May 15, 1864.” Died in the L'Ouverture General Hospital at Alexandria, VA of inflammation of the lungs, August 16, 1864. Hospital number of the deceased: 178. Buried at 40 Freemens Cemetery. Effects sold at auction for $1.20 consisted of: “[?] dress coat, trowsers, [Booties?], Shirt”. The official list of effects included: 1 forage cap, 1 blouse, 1 pair trowsers, 1 flannel shirt.

Military Record Source(s):

Postwar Status, Family:

Spouse: Widow applied for pension Nov 21, 1883

Decease (if known): Aug 16, 1864 Cause of death: inflammation of the lungs

Prior to death, sick since: May 15, 1864

Vincent Brady

Alternate first name(s): Vinson; Vincen; Vincon

Physical Description:

Height: 5'4.5”

Age recorded at enlistment: 40 Estimated birth year: 1823

Physical description: gray eyes, black hair; brown complexion

Origins:

Born in: Mason County, KY

Nature of work done before enlistment: farmer

Enlistment:

Regiment: 6th United States Colored Heavy Artillery Company: B

Where enlisted: Natchez, MS

Congressional District or County where credited against the draft:

Date of enlistment: Sep 1, 1863 Enlisted for: 3 year(s)

Enlisted by: Captain Hopkins

Service:

Rank attained: Pvt; Musician

Military Service Notes:

Appointed musician Sept 15 1863.

Military Record Source(s):

Postwar Status, Family:

Decease (if known):

Adam Bragg

Physical Description:

Height: 5'6.5”

Age recorded at enlistment: 33 Estimated birth year: 1831

Physical description: black eyes, wooly hair; black complexion

Origins:

Born in: Mason County, KY

Nature of work done before enlistment: laborer

Enlistment:

Regiment: 18th United States Colored Infantry Company: B

Where enlisted: Wyandotte, KS

Congressional District or County where credited against the draft: Wyandotte County, Ks. Northern Congressional Dist.

Date of enlistment: Feb 12, 1864 Enlisted for: 3 year(s)

Enlisted by: Captain N.B. Luens

Service:

Rank attained: Pvt

Military Service Notes:

Nov-Dec 1864 roll says absent sick in Hospl. Chattanooga, Tenn.“Was in the battles of Nashville, Tenn. Dec 15 and 16, 1864.” July-Aug 1865 roll says “Absent on furlough by order of Major Genl Stoneman since Aug. 1, 1865.” $300 bounty due at time of muster-out. Enrolled and subject to draft in 6th Enrollment District, Mo. at time of enlistment.

Military Record Source(s):

Postwar Status, Family:

Spouse: Widow applied for pension Nov 27, 1922

Where settled after the war, and notes if any: Peoria, IL

Decease (if known): Nov 17, 1922

For George H. Brain, please see... George H. Brewen

For Thomas Branay, please see... Thomas Brandy

Thomas Brandy

Alternate last name(s): Branay

Physical Description:

Height: 5'5.13”

Age recorded at enlistment: 34 Estimated birth year: abt 1830

Physical description: black complexion

Origins:

Born in: Mason County, KY

Nature of work done before enlistment: laborer

Enslaver, if known/ or whether a free man: William Goddard of Mason County

Date enslaver was given a certificate for soldier’s enlistment, if any: 23 Jan 1865

Enlistment:

Regiment: 13th United States Colored Heavy Artillery Company: H

Where enlisted: Greenupsburg, KY

Congressional District or County where credited against the draft: Mason Co. 9th district, KY

Date of enlistment: Oct 19, 1864 Enlisted for: 3 year(s)

Enlisted by: Captain Wm. C. Grier

Service:

Rank attained: Pvt

Military Service Notes:

Transferred from Company B, 121st United States Colored Infantry. Died Dec 3, 1864. [No Final Statements included in file]

Military Record Source(s):

National Park Service. Civil War Soldiers and Sailors Database Accessed via <http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-soldiers.htm>

Postwar Status, Family:

Decease (if known): Dec 3, 1864

Leander Brazier

Alternate last name(s): Brazin; Brozier

Physical Description:

Height: 5'2”

Age recorded at enlistment: 17 Estimated birth year: 1847

Physical description: black complexion

Origins:

Born in: Mason County, KY

Nature of work done before enlistment: laborer

Enlistment:

Regiment: 13th United States Colored Heavy Artillery Company: G

Where enlisted: Maysville, KY

Congressional District or County where credited against the draft: Mason County, 9th District, KY

Date of enlistment: Dec 31, 1864 Enlisted for: 3 year(s)

Enlisted by: Captain E. H. Smith

Service:

Rank attained: Pvt

Military Service Notes:

Transferred from Company C, 121st USC Infantry. $100 bounty paid

Military Record Source(s):

Postwar Status, Family:

Decease (if known):

For Leander Brazin, please see... Leander Brazier

Andrew Breckenridge

Alternate first name(s): Andy

Physical Description:

Height: 5'4”

Age recorded at enlistment: 18 Estimated birth year: abt 1846

Physical description: black eyes, black hair; copper or black complexion

Origins:

Born in: Mason County, KY

Nature of work done before enlistment: farmer

Enslaver, if known/ or whether a free man: Peyton Key of Mason County

Date enslaver was given a certificate for soldier’s enlistment, if any: 8 Oct 1864

Enlistment:

Regiment: 100th United States Colored Infantry Company: I

Where enlisted: Greenupsburg, KY

Congressional District or County where credited against the draft: Mason Co. 9th district, KY

Date of enlistment: Jun 1, 1864 Enlisted for: 3 year(s)

Enlisted by: Captain Wm. C. Grier

Service:

Rank attained: Pvt

Military Service Notes:

Enrollment to June 23, 1864 “absent sick in General U.S. Hospital Nashville, Tenn.” “Died June 23, 1864 at U.S. General Hospital No. 16 Nashville, Tenn. of Pneumonia”

Military Record Source(s):

National Park Service. Civil War Soldiers and Sailors Database Accessed via <http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-soldiers.htm>

Postwar Status, Family: Mother: Mother applied for pension Dec 29, 1877

Decease (if known): Jun 23, 1864 Cause of death: Pneumonia

Prior to death, sick since: June 1864

Isaac Breckenridge

Physical Description:

Height: 5'7

Age recorded at enlistment: 27

Physical description: black complexion

Origins:

Born in: Mason County, KY

Nature of work done before enlistment: laborer

Enlistment:

Regiment: 27th United States Colored Infantry Company: G

Where enlisted: Delaware, OH

Congressional District or County where credited against the draft: Berkshire Township, Delaware Co., 8th Dist. Ohio

Date of enlistment: Apr 2, 1864 Enlisted for: 3 year(s)

Enlisted by: J.N. Parker

Service:

Rank attained: Pvt

Military Service Notes:

Jul-Aug 1864 roll says “sick in hosp. since August 21, 1864.” Present thereafter. $100 bounty due to him at time of mustering out. Muster-out roll says “Free.”

Military Record Source(s):

Postwar Status, Family:

Spouse: Widow applied for pension Sep 28, 1916

Applied for Invalid pension Aug 16, 1890

Decease (if known): Dec 15, 1903

George H. Brewen

Alternate last name(s): Brewen; Brewer; Brewin; Bruin; Brower; Brain;

Physical Description:

Height: 6'6” or 5'6” or 6'0.5”

Age recorded at enlistment: 25

Physical description: black complexion

Origins:

Born in: Mason County, KY

Nature of work done before enlistment: laborer

Enlistment:

Regiment: 27th United States Colored Infantry Company: G

Where enlisted: Delaware, OH

Congressional District or County where credited against the draft: Waldo Township, Marion County, 8th District, Ohio

Date of enlistment: Apr 12, 1864 Enlisted for: 3 year(s)

Enlisted by: J.N. Gardner

Service:

Rank attained: Pvt

Military Service Notes:

“Deserted March 26, 1865 while on the march from N.E. Station, NC to Raleigh, NC with gun and accoutrements” “Deserted Mar. 22 near Goldsboro, NC”

Military Record Source(s):

Postwar Status, Family:

Decease (if known): [Missing March 26, 1865; possibly deserted... in Goldsboro, NC]

For George H. Brewer, please see... George H. Brewen

For George H. Brewin, please see... George H. Brewen

Perry Brisfield

Alternate last name(s): Brissfield; Brishfield; Bissfield; Blissfield; Bessfield

Physical Description:

Height: 5'3”

Age recorded at enlistment: 18 Estimated birth year: abt 1846

Physical description: black complexion

Origins:

Born in: Mason County, KY

Nature of work done before enlistment: farmer

Enslaver, if known/ or whether a free man: Henry Bisfield of Mason County

Date enslaver was given a certificate for soldier’s enlistment, if any: 23 Nov 1864

Enlistment:

Regiment: 100th United States Colored Infantry Company: K

Where enlisted: Greenupsburg, KY

Congressional District or County where credited against the draft: Mason Co. 9th district, KY

Date of enlistment: Jun 1, 1864 Enlisted for: 3 year(s)

Enlisted by: Captain Wm. C. Grier

Service:

Rank attained: Pvt

Military Service Notes:

Sept 1864 - Absent on guard at Sec 48 Nash and N.W. R.R. Tenn. since August 24, 1864 by order of Maj. Collin Ford Comdg. 100 U.S.C.I. Aug 23, 1864. Nov-Dec 1864 roll says “absent sick in Genl. Hosptl. Nashville, Tenn. since Dec 16, 1864.” January 1864 on duty in Q.M. Dept as Teamster. Mar-Apr 1865 roll says “Daily duty Hdqrs. S.O. 36 Hdqrs. 100 U.S. April 28, 1865.” April-June 1865 on duty Regtl. Teamster. July-Aug 1865 roll says “Daily duty teamster Regl. Hdqrs. Q.M Dept. S.O. 36 Hdqrs. 100 U.S.C.I.” October 1865 on duty in Q.M. Dept.

Military Record Source(s):

National Park Service. Civil War Soldiers and Sailors Database Accessed via <http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-soldiers.htm>

Postwar Status, Family:

Children: Minor applied for pension Oct. 29, 1891

Decease (if known):

For Perry Brishfield, please see... Perry Brisfield

For Perry Brissfield, please see... Perry Brisfield

Grandon Brooks

Alternate first name(s): Landon; Grandson; Granolon

Physical Description:

Height: 5'10.5”

Age recorded at enlistment: 42 Estimated birth year: 1822

Physical description: black complexion

Origins:

Born in: Mason County, KY

Nature of work done before enlistment: laborer

Enlistment:

Regiment: 47th United States Colored Infantry Company: B

Where enlisted: Vicksburg, Miss.

Congressional District or County where credited against the draft:

Date of enlistment: Feb 24, 1864 Enlisted for: 3 year(s)

Enlisted by: Lieutenant Colonel Peebles

Service:

Rank attained: Pvt

Military Service Notes:

Jan-Feb 1865 roll says “Absent sick at Vicksburg, Miss. since Feb 8, 1865.” July-Oct 1865 rolls say “D.S. at the river as Ferryman since August 16, 1865,” in Pineville La. “Joined as recruit. Stopped $8.00 per sentence Field Officers Court per General Order no. 25. Hd Qrs 47th U.S.Col'd Infty.”

Military Record Source(s):

Postwar Status, Family:

Decease (if known):

Horace Brooks

Physical Description:

Height: 5'9”

Age recorded at enlistment: 27

Physical description: brown eyes, black hair; black complexion

Origins:

Born in: Mason County, KY

Nature of work done before enlistment: farmer

Enlistment:

Regiment: 4th United States Colored Infantry Company: H

Where enlisted: Hillsboro, OH

Congressional District or County where credited against the draft: 18th subdistrict, Union Township, Brown County, 6th district Ohio

Date of enlistment: Sep 2, 1864 Enlisted for: 1 year(s)

Enlisted by: Captain Joseph K. Marlay

Service:

Rank attained: Pvt

Military Service Notes:

Military Record Source(s):

Postwar Status, Family:

Spouse: Widow applied for pension unknown date

Applied for Invalid pension Nov 25, 1889

Decease (if known):

William Brooks

Physical Description:

Height: 5'5”

Age recorded at enlistment: 25

Physical description: brown eyes, black hair; dark complexion

Origins:

Born in: Mason County, KY

Nature of work done before enlistment: laborer

Enlistment:

Regiment: 27th United States Colored Infantry Company: K

Where enlisted: Ripley, OH

Congressional District or County where credited against the draft: 18th subdistrict, Union Township, Brown County, 6th district Ohio

Date of enlistment: Jul 31, 1864 Enlisted for: 2 year(s)

Enlisted by: Captain Joseph K. Marlay

Service:

Rank attained: Pvt

Military Service Notes:

Absent sick in hospital from enlistment to Oct 31, 1864. Jan-Feb 1865 roll says “in hosp. since Jan. 3, 1865.” Died at the U.S. General Hospital at Fort Monroe, VA of pneumonia on Feb 19, 1865. Effects: 1 greatcoat, 1 blouse, 1 flannel shirt, 2 pairs trowsers, 1 pair shoes, 1 blanket, 1 knapsack $200 bounty due to him.

Military Record Source(s):

Postwar Status, Family:

Decease (if known): Feb 19, 1865 Cause of death: pneumonia

Prior to death, sick since: Jan 3, 1865

For George H. Brower, please see... George H. Brewen

George Brown

Physical Description:

Height: 5'11.5”

Age recorded at enlistment: 33 Estimated birth year: 1830

Physical description: black eyes, black hair; yellow complexion

Origins:

Born in: Mason County, KY

Nature of work done before enlistment: wagoner

Enlistment:

Regiment: 47th United States Colored Infantry Company: B

Where enlisted: Lake Providence, LA

Congressional District or County where credited against the draft:

Date of enlistment: May 1, 1863 Enlisted for: 3 year(s)

Enlisted by: Captain Parkinson

Service:

Rank attained: Pvt; Corporal

Military Service Notes:

Was Private to May 5, 1863. Absent sick from June 13, 1863 at Lake Providence, LA. Died in hospital July 21, 1863.

Military Record Source(s):

Postwar Status, Family:

Decease (if known): Jul 21, 1863

Prior to death, sick since: Jun 13, 1863

Spencer Brown

Physical Description:

Height: 5'7”

Age recorded at enlistment: 27 Estimated birth year: 1836

Physical description: black complexion

Origins:

Born in: Mason County, KY

Nature of work done before enlistment: teamster

Enlistment:

Regiment: 6th United States Colored Heavy Artillery Company: D

Where enlisted: Natchez, MS

Congressional District or County where credited against the draft:

Date of enlistment: Aug 31, 1863 Enlisted for: 3 year(s)

Enlisted by: Captain Harry Beard

Service:

Rank attained: Pvt

Military Service Notes:

2 Reg. Mississippi Artillery became the 6th Regt USC Heavy Artillery. Sick in regimental hospital August 1863 to Oct 31, 1863. Dec 1865 “on duty in Q.M. Dept at Natchez since Nov 30, 1865.”

Military Record Source(s):

Postwar Status, Family:

Decease (if known):

For Leander Brozier, please see... Leander Brazier

Benjamin F. Bruce

Physical Description:

Height: 5'10”

Age recorded at enlistment: 30 Estimated birth year: 1834

Physical description: black complexion

Origins:

Born in: Mason County, KY

Nature of work done before enlistment: farmer

Enslaver, if known/ or whether a free man: Alvin Mason of Carroll County, MO

Enlistment:

Regiment: 18th United States Colored Infantry Company: C

Where enlisted: Carrollton, MO

Congressional District or County where credited against the draft: Carrollton, Carroll Co., MO, 6th [Crl?] Dist

Date of enlistment: Feb 22, 1864 Enlisted for: 3 year(s)

Enlisted by: Charles Moeller

Service:

Rank attained: Pvt; Sergeant

Military Service Notes:

“Presented himself volunteerly. Stated: His master is a secessionist and has given aid and comfort to rebels.” Originally in the 72nd USC Infantry. First Mustered to Company A of the 72nd USCI, but this company “failed to complete organization” and this soldier was “transferred to 18 US colored infantry” “per Standard Order #126” dated Louisville, Ky July 16, 1864.” “Appointed 4th Sergeant per Standard Order #15 Regt. Head Qrs. 18 U.S.C.I. dated July 26, 1864” “Went home on 20 days furlough June 1, 1865. Received official notice. Transportation was furnished at Macon, Mos. in time to enable him to join company at proper time.” Sept-Dec 1865 “on daily duty in charge wood chopping detail.” $300 bounty due to him at time of mustering out.

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Postwar Status, Family:

Where settled after the war, and notes if any: Ft. Scott, KS

Decease (if known): May 10, 1914

James Bruce

Physical Description:

Height: 5'8”

Age recorded at enlistment: 26

Physical description: black complexion

Origins:

Born in: Mason County, KY

Nature of work done before enlistment: laborer

Enlistment:

Regiment: 27th United States Colored Infantry Company: H

Where enlisted: Camp Delaware, OH

Congressional District or County where credited against the draft: Pleasant Township, Marion County, 8th District, OH

Date of enlistment: Apr 22, 1964 Enlisted for: 3 year(s)

Enlisted by: Lieutenant Archibald J. Sampson

Service:

Rank attained: Pvt

Military Service Notes:

Killed in action. Shot by rebel sharp shooters August 7, 1864 before Petersburg, VA.

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Postwar Status, Family:

Decease (if known): Aug 7, 1864 Cause of death: Killed in action

Prior to death, sick since: Aug 7, 1864

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James Bruin

Alternate last name(s): Bruien; Bruein

Physical Description:

Height: 5'9.5”

Age recorded at enlistment: 39 Estimated birth year: 1825

Physical description: black complexion

Origins:

Born in: Mason County, KY

Nature of work done before enlistment: barber

Enlistment:

Regiment: 45th United States Colored Infantry Company: H

Where enlisted: New Brighton, PA

Congressional District or County where credited against the draft: Rochester Bur, [Bearce, Beaver?] Co., 24th District, Pa.

Date of enlistment: Aug 2, 1864 Enlisted for: 1 year(s)

Enlisted by: Captain John Cuthbertron

Service:

Rank attained: 1st Sergeant; Sergeant

Military Service Notes:

“Enlisted from Rochester Bon Bearer Co. 24th Dist. Pa” “Appointed Sergeant from Private Aug 12, 1864” Jan-Feb 1865 roll says “Absent, sick in hospital at Point of Rocks, from Feb. 14, 1865” Mar-Aug 1865 rolls say “Absent sick in hospital Ft. Monroe, VA from Feb 14, 1865” $100 bounty due to him on enlistment and muster rolls.

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Postwar Status, Family:

Decease (if known):

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Mason Bulger

Physical Description:

Height: 5'11”

Age recorded at enlistment: 37 Estimated birth year: 1826

Physical description: brown eyes, black hair; light complexion

Origins:

Born in: Mason County, KY

Nature of work done before enlistment: farmer

Enlistment:

Regiment: 55th Massachusetts Colored Infantry Company: E

Where enlisted: Readville, Mass.

Congressional District or County where credited against the draft:

Date of enlistment: May 29, 1863 Enlisted for: 3 year(s)

Enlisted by: Lieutenant L.C. Alden

Service:

Rank attained: Pvt

Military Service Notes:

Remark on descriptive roll under enlistment says “Major Bulger Mayslick, Mason Co., Ky.” Sept-Dec 1863 rolls say “Pioneer” Mar-Apr 1864 roll says “D.D. Pioneer” May-June 1864 roll says Teamster Detached Service. Jul-Aug 1864 roll says “Teamster for Dist 2 M. Free.” May-June 1865 roll says “Detached Brig. Hd. Qrs. S.O. 5[?]th. Due $100 bounty at muster-out date.

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Decease (if known):

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Berry Burgess

Alternate last name(s): Burjess

Physical Description:

Height: 5'7.5”

Age recorded at enlistment: 38 Estimated birth year: 1825

Physical description: brown eyes, black hair; dark complexion

Origins:

Born in: Mason County, KY

Nature of work done before enlistment: laborer

Enlistment:

Regiment: 10th United States Colored Heavy Artillery Company: M

Where enlisted: New Orleans, LA

Congressional District or County where credited against the draft:

Date of enlistment: Jan 31, 1863 Enlisted for: 3 year(s)

Enlisted by: Lieutenant Drew

Service:

Rank attained: Pvt

Military Service Notes:

“Rec'd by transfer from Company A 77 USC Infty per S.O. 66 Hd Qrs. Dept. La. Sept 22, 1865”

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Postwar Status, Family:

Decease (if known):

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David Burks

Physical Description:

Height: 5'8.5”

Age recorded at enlistment: 19

Physical description: black complexion

Origins:

Born in: Mason County, KY

Nature of work done before enlistment: laborer

Enslaver, if known/ or whether a free man: William Burks. One descriptive roll remark says “To whom service was due Wm Burks [William Burks]. Post Office Address, Marion, Ky.” [Note that home county for this soldier is alternately given as Mason or Marion counties] “Residence when enlisted Daviess Co. Kentucky.”

Enlistment:

Regiment: 100th United States Colored Infantry Company: A

Where enlisted: Owensboro, KY

Congressional District or County where credited against the draft: 3rd Congressional District, KY

Date of enlistment: Jun 3, 1864 Enlisted for: 3 year(s)

Enlisted by: Captain John R. Grissom

Service:

Rank attained: Pvt

Military Service Notes:

One copy of enlistment papers states birth county as “Marion” and one copy states “Mason” Descriptive roll remarks say “Residence when enlisted: Daviess Co. Kentucky.” Mustered out December 26, 1865 having last been paid to April 30, 1865. No bounty was paid to him.

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Decease (if known):

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Randolph Burr

Physical Description:

Height: 5'5.5”

Age recorded at enlistment: 20

Physical description: black complexion

Origins:

Born in: Mason County, KY

Nature of work done before enlistment: laborer

Enlistment:

Regiment: 27th United States Colored Infantry Company: D

Where enlisted: Montgomery Co., OH

Congressional District or County where credited against the draft: Randall Township, Montgomery County, 3rd District, OH

Date of enlistment: Feb 6, 1864 Enlisted for: 3 year(s)

Enlisted by: Captain Joseph K. Marlay

Service:

Rank attained: Pvt

Military Service Notes:

“Died November 13, 1864 near Petersburg or Peeble's House, VA of gunshot wound. Shot intentionally by Corpl. Alfred Chapman Nov. 12, 1864”

Military Record Source(s):

Postwar Status, Family:

Decease (if known): Nov 12, 1864 Cause of death: Gunshot wound

Prior to death, sick since: Nov 12, 1864

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William Butler

Physical Description:

Height: 5'4.5”

Age recorded at enlistment: 18 Estimated birth year: 1846

Physical description: black eyes, black hair; dark complexion

Origins:

Born in: Mason County, KY

Nature of work done before enlistment: farmer

Enlistment:

Regiment: 13th United States Colored Heavy Artillery Company: G

Where enlisted: Greenupsburg, KY

Congressional District or County where credited against the draft: 9th District, KY

Date of enlistment: Oct 1, 1864 Enlisted for: 3 year(s)

Enlisted by: Captain Wm. C. Grier

Service:

Rank attained: Pvt

Military Service Notes:

Transferred from Company A, 121st USC Infantry. $100 bounty paid to him sometime before muster-out.

Military Record Source(s):

Postwar Status, Family:

Decease (if known):

Irma Gans List of Mason County, Kentucky U.S. Civil War Soldiers

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Albert Bird- William Butler

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