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George Taylor

Physical Description:
Height: 5'6”
Age recorded at enlistment: 27 Estimated birth year: 1836
Physical description: black eyes, black hair; brown complexion

Origins:
Born in: Mason County, KY
Nature of work done before enlistment: laborer

Enlistment:
Regiment: 5th United States Colored Heavy Artillery Company: B
Where enlisted: Vicksburg, Miss.
Congressional District or County where credited against the draft:
Date of enlistment: Dec 31, 1863 Enlisted for: 3 year(s)
Enlisted by: Captain Cornwell

Service:
Rank attained: Pvt
Military Service Notes:
Dec 1865- April 1866 “on daily duty as Co. Cook”. Joined as recruit [meaning after original company was formed]
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):


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Henry Taylor
Name used later in Pension Records: Henry Coleman

Physical Description:
Height: 5'5.5”
Age recorded at enlistment: 45 or 50
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: Milton Taylor of Mason County
Date enslaver was given a certificate for soldier’s enlistment, if any: 15 Mar 1865
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: 100th United States Colored Infantry Company: I
Where enlisted: Greenupsburg, Kentucky
Congressional District or County where credited against the draft: Mason Co. 9th district, KY
Date of enlistment: May 28, 1864 Enlisted for: 3 year(s)
Enlisted by: Captain Wm. C. Grier

Service:
Rank attained: Pvt
Military Service Notes:
[Enlistment papers in Colored Miscellaneous Personal Papers file state that he was 50 years old at enlistment. Descriptive roll gives his age as 45.] Aug 1864 On duty as Company Cook. Nov-Dec 1864 roll says “Absent sick in Hosp. Nashville, Tenn. since December 16, 1864. Present on subsequent rolls. May-June 1865 roll says “Transferred to Invalid Corps per S.O. No 32 [or 37] Adjutant General Office May[ or February] 6, 1865.
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:
Spouse: Widow applied for pension Aug 20, 1890
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):


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Hiram Taylor

Physical Description:
Height: 5'8”
Age recorded at enlistment: 39 Estimated birth year: 1824
Physical description: black eyes, black hair; brown complexion

Origins:
Born in: Mason County, KY
Nature of work done before enlistment: laborer

Enlistment:
Regiment: 5th United States Colored Heavy Artillery Company: A
Where enlisted: Natchez, MS
Congressional District or County where credited against the draft:
Date of enlistment: Jul 27, 1863 Enlisted for: 3 year(s)
Enlisted by: Col. H. Lieb

Service:
Rank attained: Pvt
Military Service Notes:
Rolls says “Capt. Davis' Company, 9th Regiment, Louisiana Volunteers” (which “subsequently became Company A, 5th Regiment, U.S.C. Heavy Artillery”). “married. Family resides at Contraband Camp in charge of Captain Smith at Natchez, Miss.” “Died of disease at Vicksburg, Miss. Sept 29 1863.”
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:
Other relative(s): “Family resides at Contraband Camp in charge of Captain Smith at Natchez, Miss.”

Decease (if known): Sep 29, 1863


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John Taylor

Physical Description:
Height: 5'1”
Age recorded at enlistment: 16 Estimated birth year: 1849
Physical description: black eyes, black hair; yellow complexion

Origins:
Born in: Washington, Mason County, KY
Nature of work done before enlistment: laborer
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: 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: Feb 13, 1865 Enlisted for: 3 year(s)
Enlisted by: 1st Lieutenant George C. Clapp

Service:
Rank attained: Pvt
Military Service Notes:
Transferred from Company D, 121st USC Infantry. $100 bounty paid to him sometime before mustering out.
Military Record Source(s):
1. 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. 2. 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.

Postwar Status, Family:

Decease (if known):


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Samuel Taylor

Physical Description:
Height: 5'11.5”
Age recorded at enlistment: 21 Estimated birth year: abt 1843
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: John Coffee of Mason County
Date enslaver was given a certificate for soldier’s enlistment, if any: 2 Jan 1865
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: 100th United States Colored Infantry Company: K
Where enlisted: Greenupsburg, Kentucky
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:
Mustered out Dec 26, 1865. Last paid to Apr 30, 1865 prior to that date.
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:
Spouse: Widow applied for pension Aug 18, 1885
Where settled after the war, and notes if any: Frankfort, KY
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 21, 1905


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Washington Taylor

Physical Description:
Height: 5'6.5”
Age recorded at enlistment: 41 Estimated birth year: abt 1823
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: Milton Taylor of Mason County
Date enslaver was given a certificate for soldier’s enlistment, if any: 15 Mar 1865
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: 100th United States Colored Infantry Company: I
Where enlisted: Greenupsburg, Kentucky
Congressional District or County where credited against the draft: Mason Co. 9th district, KY
Date of enlistment: May 28, 1864 Enlisted for: 3 year(s)
Enlisted by: Captain Wm. C. Grier

Service:
Rank attained: Pvt; Corporal
Military Service Notes:
“Promoted Corporal [illegible] Smith promoted per S.O. No. 101 dated Hd. Qrs. 100 U.S.C.Inf. Sept 20, 1865.” Muster-out roll gives rank as “Corporal” and says “Promoted Corporal via Patterson reduced per S.O. No. 101.Hd. Qrs. 100 U.S.C.I. Sept. 20, 1865.”
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:
Spouse: Widow applied for pension Apr 30, 1877
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):


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William Taylor

Physical Description:
Height: 5'6”
Age recorded at enlistment: 29 Estimated birth year: abt 1835
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: Lucy Grant of Mason County
Date enslaver was given a certificate for soldier’s enlistment, if any: 16 Jan 1865
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: 100th United States Colored Infantry Company: K
Where enlisted: Greenupsburg, Kentucky
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: Sergeant; 1st Sergeant
Military Service Notes:
Appointed 1st Sergeant by S.O. 24 [or 14] Hd. Qrs. 100 U.S.C.I. July 15 [or 19], 1864 with rank from June 25, 1864. Nov-Dec 1864- Jan 1865 rolls/returns say “Absent. Genl. Hospt. Nashville, Tenn. since Dec. 16, 1864. Wounded.” Returns say “from wounds received near Nashville, Tenn. December 16, 1864.” Died in Regimental Hospital Nashville, Tenn. January 17, 1865 “of wounds received in action Nashville, Tenn. December 15, 1864.” “Contused wound of chest resulting in Pleuro-Pneumonia.”
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:
Spouse: Widow applied for pension Jun 28, 1867
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): Jan 17, 1865 Cause of death: Wounded in action: Chest wound; Pleuro-Pneumonia
Prior to death, sick since: Dec 16, 1864


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William Taylor

Physical Description:
Height: 5'5”
Age recorded at enlistment: 18 Estimated birth year: abt 1847
Physical description: black eyes, black hair; yellow complexion

Origins:
Born in: Mason County, KY
Nature of work done before enlistment: farmer
Enslaver, if known/ or whether a free man: Sisne[?] Gordon of Mason County
Date enslaver was given a certificate for soldier’s enlistment, if any: 15 Feb 1865
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: 121st United States Colored Infantry Company: C
Where enlisted: Maysville, Kentucky
Congressional District or County where credited against the draft: Mason Co. 9th district, KY
Date of enlistment: Jan 20, 1865 Enlisted for: 3 year(s)
Enlisted by: Lieutenant Colonel W.A. Gage of the 121st U.S. Colored

Service:
Rank attained: Pvt
Military Service Notes:
March-April 1865 roll says “Absent without leave since March 1, 1865.” May-June 1865 roll says “Dropped from rolls as Deserter May 12th 1865.” Never paid. $300 bounty was also due to him.
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:

Decease (if known): [Missing March 1, 1865; possibly deserted]


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Willis Taylor

Physical Description:
Height: 5'2”
Age recorded at enlistment: 21
Physical description: brown eyes, black hair; dark complexion

Origins:
Born in: Mason County, KY
Nature of work done before enlistment: drummer

Enlistment:
Regiment: 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment (Colored) Company: I
Where enlisted: Readville, Mass.
Congressional District or County where credited against the draft:
Date of enlistment: Apr 23, 1863 Enlisted for: 3 year(s)
Enlisted by: R.P. [Hellowebb?]

Service:
Rank attained: Musician
Military Service Notes:
roll says “Free on or before Apr. 19 1861” $25 bounty due to him retrospectively after enlistment.
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:
Spouse: Widow applied for pension Mar 19, 1910

Applied for Invalid pension May 2, 1890
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 20, 1910


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For Abraham Thomas, please see... Abram Thomas



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Abram Thomas
Name used later in Pension Records: Abraham Thomas

Physical Description:
Height: 5'7.75”
Age recorded at enlistment: 42 Estimated birth year: abt 1822
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: J.C. Wheeler of Mason County
Date enslaver was given a certificate for soldier’s enlistment, if any: 2 Jan 1865
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: 100th United States Colored Infantry Company: K
Where enlisted: Greenupsburg, Kentucky
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. roll says “Absent sick Nov. 25, 1864.” Dec 1864- June 1865 rolls say “absent sick Genl. Hosp. Nashville, Tenn. since Dec 16, 1864.” Present on Wilson U.S.A. General Hospital roll at Nashville, Tennessee Jan 26, 1865. Died in General Hospital Nashville, Tennessee June 16, 1865. “Chronic Bronchitis.” Muster-out roll says “Last paid to October 31, 1864.” Number and locality of grave: 13924 City Cemetery. Hospital No. of the deceased 557 Wilson U.S.A. General Hospital. Conjugal condition: Married. Age: 48 years. Effects: 1 knapsack; 1 blouse, 2 shirts, 2 pr. Drawers, 2 pr. Trousers, 1 pr. Shoes, 1 pr. Socks, 1 cap.
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:
Spouse: Widow applied for pension May 12, 1870
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): Jun 16, 1865 Cause of death: Chronic Bronchitis


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Edward Thomas

Physical Description:
Height: 5'7.5”
Age recorded at enlistment: 28 Estimated birth year: 1836
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: Mary Harbeson of Fleming County
Date enslaver was given a certificate for soldier’s enlistment, if any: 2 Jan 1865
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: 13th United States Colored Heavy Artillery Company: H
Where enlisted: Maysville, KY
Congressional District or County where credited against the draft: Fleming County, 9th District, KY
Date of enlistment: Nov 8, 1864 Enlisted for: 3 year(s)
Enlisted by: Captain E.H. Smith

Service:
Rank attained: Pvt
Military Service Notes:
Transferred from Company B, 121st USC Infantry. March-April 1865 roll says “Present. On Daily duty at Pro. Marshall's Office.” $100 bounty paid to him sometime before mustering out.
Military Record Source(s):
1. 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. 2. 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.

Postwar Status, Family:

Decease (if known):


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Joseph Thomas

Physical Description:
Height: 5'8.5”
Age recorded at enlistment: 34 Estimated birth year: abt 1830
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: Frank Perry of Mason County
Date enslaver was given a certificate for soldier’s enlistment, if any: 21 Oct 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: 100th United States Colored Infantry Company: K
Where enlisted: Greenupsburg, Kentucky
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 Genl. Hosp. Nashville, Tenn. since Nov. 13, 1864.” Nov. 1864 return says “Absent sick Nov. 13, 1864.” December 1864 and January 1865 returns say “Absent sick Nashville, Tenn. since December 15[or 14], 1864. Jan-Feb 1865 roll says Absent. [Present on subsequent rolls.] Mustered out Dec 26, 1865. Last paid to Apr 30, 1865 prior to that date.
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:

Decease (if known):


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Minor Thomas

Physical Description:
Height: 5'5.5”
Age recorded at enlistment: 18 Estimated birth year: 1846
Physical description: black complexion

Origins:
Born in: Mason County, KY
Nature of work done before enlistment: Farmer

Enlistment:
Regiment: 9th United States Colored Heavy Artillery Company: A
Where enlisted: Clarksville, Tenn.
Congressional District or County where credited against the draft: -
Date of enlistment: Aug 30, 1864 Enlisted for: 3 year(s)
Enlisted by: Lieutenant B. Carey [Carrey]

Service:
Rank attained: Pvt
Military Service Notes:
Note states “Transferred to 2nd United States Colored Light Artillery, Battery A.” Monthly rolls through June 1865 still say 9th United States Colored Heavy Artillery. [Soldier was present on all rolls in both regiments] Mustered out of the 2nd LA on Jan 13, 1866. $300 bounty due to him. $100 bounty was paid to him before muster-out.
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):


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Moses Thomas

Physical Description:
Height: 5'3”
Age recorded at enlistment: 24 Estimated birth year: 1840
Physical description: black complexion

Origins:
Born in: Mason County, KY
Nature of work done before enlistment: Farmer

Enlistment:
Regiment: 15th United States Colored Infantry Company: I
Where enlisted: Circleville, Ohio
Congressional District or County where credited against the draft: P[a]int Township, Ross County, 7[th] Subdistrict, 12 Dist. Ohio
Date of enlistment: Sep 26, 1864 Enlisted for: 1 year(s)
Enlisted by: Lt. W. [H] Scot[ch]

Service:
Rank attained: Pvt
Military Service Notes:
Absent sick Dec 28, 1864-April 1865. Mar-Apr roll says “at Nashville.” May-June 1865 roll says “Absent sick at Nashville, Tenn. Since July 26, 1864” [note that the year stated was incorrect as he was not yet enlisted on that date]. July-Aug 1865 roll says “Absent sick in General Hospital Nashville, Tenn. Since July 6, 1865.” Mustered out Oct 2, 1865. Bounty amount due him could not be determined since original enlistment papers were lost.
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:

Applied for Invalid pension Nov 30, 1883
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):


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Richard Thompson

Physical Description:
Height: 5'1.5”
Age recorded at enlistment: 18 Estimated birth year: abt 1847
Physical description: black eyes, black hair; yellow complexion

Origins:
Born in: Mason County, KY
Nature of work done before enlistment: farmer
Enslaver, if known/ or whether a free man: Sath[?] Ricketts[?] of Mason County
Date enslaver was given a certificate for soldier’s enlistment, if any: 15 Feb 1865
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: 13th United States Colored Heavy Artillery Company: G
Where enlisted: Maysville, Kentucky
Congressional District or County where credited against the draft: Mason Co. 9th district, KY
Date of enlistment: Jan 20, 1865 Enlisted for: 3 year(s)
Enlisted by: Lieutenant Colonel W.A. Gage of the 121st U.S. Colored

Service:
Rank attained: Pvt
Military Service Notes:
Mustered in January 21, 1865. Absent without leave since March 25, 1865. Dropped from rolls as deserter on May 12, 1865. $300 bounty due to him. Soldier was never paid. Records Transferred from Company C, 121st United States Colored Infantry.
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:

Decease (if known): [Missing March 25, 1865; possibly deserted]


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Robert Thompson

Physical Description:
Height: 5'2.5”
Age recorded at enlistment: 20 Estimated birth year: abt 1845
Physical description: black eyes, black hair; dark complexion

Origins:
Born in: Mason County, KY
Nature of work done before enlistment: farmer
Enslaver, if known/ or whether a free man: Sath[?] Ricketts[?] of Mason County
Date enslaver was given a certificate for soldier’s enlistment, if any: 15 Feb 1865
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: 13th United States Colored Heavy Artillery Company: G
Where enlisted: Maysville, Kentucky
Congressional District or County where credited against the draft: Mason Co. 9th district, KY
Date of enlistment: Jan 20, 1865 Enlisted for: 3 year(s)
Enlisted by: Lieutenant Colonel W.A. Gage of the 121st U.S. Colored

Service:
Rank attained: Pvt
Military Service Notes:
Mustered in January 21, 1865. Absent without leave since March 25, 1865. Dropped from rolls as deserter on May 12, 1865. $300 bounty due to him. Soldier was never paid. Records Transferred from Company C, 121st United States Colored Infantry.
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:

Decease (if known): [Missing March 25, 1865; possibly deserted]


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Shepherd Thompson
Name used later in Pension Records: William Shepherd

Physical Description:
Height: 5'7.75”
Age recorded at enlistment: 45 Estimated birth year: abt 1819
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: Milton Taylor of Mason County
Date enslaver was given a certificate for soldier’s enlistment, if any: 13 [Dec?] 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: 100th United States Colored Infantry Company: K
Where enlisted: Greenupsburg, Kentucky
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:
July and October 1865 returns say “On duty Company Cook.” Mustered out Dec 26, 1865. Last paid to Apr 30, 1865 prior to that date.
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:
Spouse: Widow applied for pension Sep 26, 1885
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):


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David Thompson
Alternate first name(s): Daniel

Physical Description:
Height: 5'6.5”
Age recorded at enlistment: 44 Estimated birth year: 1820
Physical description: black complexion

Origins:
Born in: Maysville, Mason County, KY
Nature of work done before enlistment: [Farmer?]

Enlistment:
Regiment: 8th United States Colored Heavy Artillery Company: G
Where enlisted: Smithland, KY
Congressional District or County where credited against the draft:
Date of enlistment: May 22, 1864 Enlisted for: 3 year(s)
Enlisted by: Lieutenant Willis Spence

Service:
Rank attained: Pvt
Military Service Notes:
August 1865 “on duty Safe guard”. Enrolled and subject to draft in 1st Dist. of Ky at time of enlistment. $100 bounty due 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):


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Milton Tibbs

Physical Description:
Height: 5'1.5”
Age recorded at enlistment: 18 Estimated birth year: abt 1847
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: William T. Lindsey[?] of Mason County
Date enslaver was given a certificate for soldier’s enlistment, if any: 15 Feb 1865
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: 13th United States Colored Heavy Artillery Company: I
Where enlisted: Maysville, Kentucky
Congressional District or County where credited against the draft: Mason Co. 9th district, KY
Date of enlistment: Feb 7, 1865 Enlisted for: 3 year(s)
Enlisted by: 1st Lieutenant George C. Clapp

Service:
Rank attained: Pvt
Military Service Notes:
Mar-Apr 1865 roll says “Died in Covington Gen. Hosp. Mar 4, 1865.” Muster-in descriptive roll says “Died Maysville, Ky. Mar. 8, 1865.” Hospital certificate [or Journal of Effects?] gives date of death as March 4, 1865 and states that his death was caused by “Acute Diarrhoea” Records Transferred from Company D, 121st United States Colored Infantry. No bounty paid to him. [No muster-out roll sheet in this file to state whether soldier was ever paid]
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: Mother: Mary White applied for pension Mar 2, 1878

Decease (if known): Mar 4, 1865 Cause of death: acute diarrhea


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For Edward Tolivar, please ALSO check... Edward Tolliver


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Edward Tolivar
Alternate first name(s): Edwan
Alternate last name(s): Toliver

Physical Description:
Height: 5'7”
Age recorded at enlistment: 27 Estimated birth year: 1837
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: Mason County, 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):
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):



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For Henry Tolivar, please see... Henry Toliver



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For Edward Toliver, please see... Edward Tolliver OR Tolivar



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For Edwan Toliver, please see... Edward Tolivar



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Henry Toliver
Alternate last name(s): Tolivar; Tolliver

Physical Description:
Height: 5'4.5”
Age recorded at enlistment: 19 Estimated birth year: 1845
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: Thomas Newcom of Fleming County
Date enslaver was given a certificate for soldier’s enlistment, if any: 23 Jan 1865
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: 13th United States Colored Heavy Artillery Company: H
Where enlisted: Maysville, KY
Congressional District or County where credited against the draft: Fleming Co. 9th district, KY
Date of enlistment: Nov 28, 1864 Enlisted for: 3 year(s)
Enlisted by: Captain E. H. Smith

Service:
Rank attained: Pvt
Military Service Notes:
December 1864 return says “On extra or daily duty as Company Cook.” $300 bounty due to him.
Military Record Source(s):
1. 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. 2. 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.

Postwar Status, Family:

Decease (if known):


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Edward Tolliver
Alternate last name(s): Toliver; Tolivar

Physical Description:
Height: 5'7”
Age recorded at enlistment: 27 Estimated birth year: abt 1837
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: John R. Lashbrook of Mason County
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: 13th United States Colored Heavy Artillery Company: G
Where enlisted: Greenupsburg, Kentucky
Congressional District or County where credited against the draft: Mason Co. 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:
Dec 1864 return says “On extra or daily duty as Co. Cook” Transferred from Company A, 121st United States Colored Infantry. $100 bounty pair to him before muster-out.
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:

Decease (if known):


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For Henry Tolliver, please see... Henry Toliver



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For Charles C. Toritz, please see... Charles C. Pointz



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Alfred Travis

Physical Description:
Height: 5'2”
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: C
Where enlisted: Highland, OH
Congressional District or County where credited against the draft: Liberty Township, Highland County, 6th District, Ohio
Date of enlistment: Feb 15, 1864 Enlisted for: 3 year(s)
Enlisted by: Captain Joseph K. Marlay

Service:
Rank attained: Pvt
Military Service Notes:
Jul-Oct 1864 rolls say “Absent sick in Div. Hosp. Since August [4 or 11] 1864.” Jan-Feb 1865 roll says “On D. Duty at Regtl Hospital per ord from Regtl HdQrs. May-Jun 1865 says “On D.S. at Post Hospital per S.O. number 47 dated Hd Qrs 3 Brig 3 Dive 10 A.C. June 26, 1865.”
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:
Where settled after the war, and notes if any: National Mil. Home [Dayton], OH
Applied for Invalid pension Apr 4, 1884
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): Aug 28, 1929


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Enos Travis
Alternate first name(s): Eriss; Enus; Enis; Enas
Alternate last name(s): Trevis

Physical Description:
Height: 5'4”
Age recorded at enlistment: 25 Estimated birth year: 1839
Physical description: black eyes, black hair; dark complexion

Origins:
Born in: Mason County, KY
Nature of work done before enlistment: Farmer
Enslaver, if known/ or whether a free man: D.R. Bullock of Mason County
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: 13th United States Colored Heavy Artillery Company: G
Where enlisted: Greenupsburg, KY
Congressional District or County where credited against the draft: Mason County, 9th District, KY
Date of enlistment: Oct 8, 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 where roll remarks state that $300 was due to him. June 23-30, 1865 muster roll says “sick at Maysville, Ky.” July-Aug 1865 says “On duty at post Q.M. Maysville, Ky.” $100 bounty paid to him sometime before mustering out.
Military Record Source(s):
1. 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. 2. 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.

Postwar Status, Family:

Decease (if known):


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Perry Travis

Physical Description:
Height: 5'3.5”
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
Enslaver, if known/ or whether a free man: D.R. Bullock of Mason County
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: 13th United States Colored Heavy Artillery Company: G
Where enlisted: Greenupsburg, KY
Congressional District or County where credited against the draft: Mason County, 9th District, KY
Date of enlistment: Oct 8, 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 where roll remarks state that $300 bounty was due to him. $100 bounty paid to him sometime before muster-out.
Military Record Source(s):
1. 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. 2. 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.

Postwar Status, Family:

Decease (if known):


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For Enos, Eriss, Enus, Enis or Enas Trevis, please see... Enos Travis



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For Thomas Tribbett, please see... Thomas Triplet



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For Thomas Triblett, please see... Thomas Triplet



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Thomas Triplet
Alternate last name(s): Triblett; Tribbett; Triplett

Physical Description:
Height: 5'5”
Age recorded at enlistment: 28 Estimated birth year: abt 1836
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: Thomas A. Matthews of Mason County
Date enslaver was given a certificate for soldier’s enlistment, if any: 23 Nov 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: 100th United States Colored Infantry Company: K
Where enlisted: Greenupsburg, Kentucky
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; Sergeant
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. Appointed Corporal by S.O. 14 [or 34], Hdqrs. 100 USCI July 15 [or 19], 1864 with rank from June 25, 1864. Nov-Dec 1864 roll says “Promoted Sergeant from Corporal per S.O. No. 57 Nov. 27, 1864. Vice Chas. Fleming (reduced).”
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:

Decease (if known):


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For Thomas Triplett, please see... Thomas Triplet



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Charles Turner

Physical Description:
Height: 5'8”
Age recorded at enlistment: 21 Estimated birth year: 1843
Physical description: black eyes, black hair; dark complexion

Origins:
Born in: Mason County, KY
Nature of work done before enlistment: Farmer
Enslaver, if known/ or whether a free man: John Wells of Mason County
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: 13th United States Colored Heavy Artillery Company: G
Where enlisted: Greenupsburg, KY
Congressional District or County where credited against the draft: Mason County, 9th District, KY
Date of enlistment: Oct 8, 1864 Enlisted for: 3 year(s)
Enlisted by: Captain Wm. C. Grier

Service:
Rank attained: Corp
Military Service Notes:
Transferred from Company A, 121st USC Infantry where roll remarks state that $300 bounty was due to him. December 31, 1864 and Jan-Feb 1865 rolls say “Appointed Corporal Oct. 8 [or 1], 1864.” Later rolls state “Appointed Corporal to date from Nov 1 1864.” “ Appointed Corporal Oct 8, 1864.”
Military Record Source(s):
1. 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. 2. 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.

Postwar Status, Family:

Decease (if known):


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John W. Turner

Physical Description:
Height: 5'10”
Age recorded at enlistment: 35
Physical description: hazel eyes, black hair; brown complexion

Origins:
Born in: Mason County, KY
Nature of work done before enlistment: Boatman

Enlistment:
Regiment: 5th United States Colored Infantry Company: A
Where enlisted: Cincinnati, OH
Congressional District or County where credited against the draft: -
Date of enlistment: Aug 22, 1864 Enlisted for: 1 year(s)
Enlisted by: -

Service:
Rank attained: Pvt
Military Service Notes:
“Missing in action Sept 29, 1864 and dropped from the rolls Oct 1, 1864.” “Supposed killed in battle near Deep Bottom, Va. Sept. 29, 1864.” “Entitled to bounty.” Transcribed Prisoner of War records state that he was: “captured at Fort Harrison Sept 29, 1864. Confined at Richmond, Va. Oct 2, 1864, Paroled at Aiken's Landing, Va. or James River, Va. Feb. 22, 1865; reported at [Hosp] Div. 1, Md. Feb 23, 1865. Sent to [Ball] Md. March 16, 1865. Information obtained from [Hosp.] Div. [Not?] Roll, Vol. 157 Page [?] Vol 14” “Captured at Ft. Gilsnore/Ft. Harrison Sept 29, 1864. Confined at Richmond, Va. Sept 29, 1864. Admitted to hospital 21 Richmond, Va. Oct. 3, 1864. Permanently disabled with amputation of right leg.” Hospital account of pay and clothing on June 26 1865 says “Admitted to this Hosp. May 12th 1865” Individually mustered out and “discharged this day [Apr. 2, 1866] to date Sept. 20, 1865 by Lieutenant Newbold”
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:

Applied for Invalid pension Jul 16, 1866
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):


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Mason Turner

Physical Description:
Height: 5'10”
Age recorded at enlistment: 38 Estimated birth year: abt 1826
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: Jane Lee of Mason County
Date enslaver was given a certificate for soldier’s enlistment, if any: 9 Mar 1865
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: 100th United States Colored Infantry Company: K
Where enlisted: Greenupsburg, Kentucky
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:
Nov-Dec 1864 roll says “absent sick Genl. Hosp. Nashville, Tenn. Since Dec 16, 1864.” Present on subsequent rolls. Mustered out Dec 26, 1865. Last paid to Apr 30, 1865 prior to that date.
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:
Spouse: Widow applied for pension May 13, 1885
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):


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Robert Turner

Physical Description:
Height: 5'6”
Age recorded at enlistment: 19 Estimated birth year: abt 1845
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: Benjamin Thomas of Mason County
Date enslaver was given a certificate for soldier’s enlistment, if any: 31 Dec 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: 100th United States Colored Infantry Company: K
Where enlisted: Greenupsburg, Kentucky
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; Sergeant
Military Service Notes:
Appointed Corporal by S.O. 14 [or 24 or 34], Hdqrs. 100 USCI July 15 [or 19], 1864 with rank from June 25, 1864. Promoted Sergeant, S.O. 128 Hdqrs. 100 U.S.C.I. October 23rd, 1865. Mustered out December 26, 1865. Prior to that date the soldier had last been paid to April 30, 1865.
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:
Spouse: Widow applied for pension Jul 1, 1885
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):



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