Irma Gans List of Mason County, Kentucky U.S. Civil War Soldiers: Henry William Ginn- William Guy

Henry William Ginn

Alternate first name(s): William Alternate middle names: Henry

Physical Description:

Height: 5'9”

Age recorded at enlistment: 45

Physical description: brown eyes, black hair; black complexion

Origins:

Born in: Mason County, KY

Nature of work done before enlistment: farmer

Enlistment:

Regiment: 68th United States Colored Infantry Company: -

Where enlisted: Plattsburg, MO

Congressional District or County where credited against the draft:

Date of enlistment: Feb 29, 1864 Enlisted for: 3 year(s)

Enlisted by:

Service:

Rank attained: Pvt

Military Service Notes:

Muster roll remarks say “Rejected. Name not taken up on Co. rolls of Regt.” [probably this was because of his age]

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.

Postwar Status, Family:

Decease (if known):

George W. Goggin

Physical Description:

Height: 5'9.5”

Age recorded at enlistment: 20 Estimated birth year: abt 1844

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: Lucien B. Goggin of Washington, Mason County, Ky submitted a compensation claim received on January 12, 1867 which stated “I inherited this negro from my mother and owned him ten years before the war and he was worth at least five hundred dollars.” Benedict Kirk and Edward L. Gault of Mason County witnessed his claim, and attested that this soldier had been worth “at least five hundred dollars” before the war. His attorney was J.C. Campbell. [Also note that this Lucian or Lucien B. Goggin is the one who purchased the Washington, KY Cedar Hill property from John Chambers, after Chambers became the Territorial Governor of Iowa]

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: Unassigned United States Colored Infantry Company:

Where enlisted: Greenupsburg, Kentucky

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

Date of enlistment: May 26, 1864 Enlisted for: 3 year(s)

Enlisted by: Captain Wm. C. Grier

Service:

Rank attained: Pvt

Military Service Notes:

[A note in the “Miscellaneous personal records” for this soldier, alongside the “compensation claim” of his enslaver says that he was transferred to the 100th USCI, Company G, which is very likely considering his original date and place of enlistment, but I was unable to find a scan of his records with that company. It could be that his name is changed there, or spelled differently. Perhaps his enlistment details and physical description could be compared against soldiers in the company.]

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): [Missing during regiment transfer, 1864]

Henry Goggin

Alternate last name(s): Gogin

Name used later in Pension Records: Henry Clay

Physical Description:

Height: 5'7.5”

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: Lucien B. Goggin of Washington, Mason County, Ky. submitted a compensation claim received on January 12, 1867 which stated “I inherited this boy from my mother and he was worth at least five hundred dollars each- I owned him the [part or past?] before the war.” Benedict Kirk and Edward L. Gault of Mason county witnessed his claim, attested that this soldier had been worth “at least five hundred dollars,” and confirmed that Goggin had been the enslaver of this man for “more than ten years before the war.” His attorney was J.C. Campbell. [Also note that this Lucian or Lucien B. Goggin is the one who purchased the Washington, KY Cedar Hill property from John Chambers, after Chambers became the Territorial Governor of Iowa]

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: May 25, 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 [or 15], 1864.”

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):

Oba Goggin

Alternate first name(s): Obadiah; Obed; Ovid; Obee; Abe

Alternate last name(s): Marshall

Name used later in Pension Records: Ovid Garrison

Physical Description:

Height: 5'10”

Age recorded at enlistment: 20 Estimated birth year: abt 1844

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: Lucien B. Goggin of Washington, Mason County, Ky. Submitted a compensation claim received on January 12, 1867 which stated “I bought him from Alexander Marshall on the _ day of __ 18__ and took a bill of sale which I file herewith as [hast?] hereof – I further swear that said negro boy was worth six hundred dollars” Benedict Kirk and Edward L. Gault of Mason county witnessed his claim, attesting that this soldier had been “worth $600.” Lucien's attorney was J.C. Campbell. Bill of Sale reads as follows: “Know all men by these presents that I Jane L. Marshall Representative of Est. of Charles Marshall, Deceased, have this day for and in consideration of the sum of six hundred dollars to me paid by L.B. Goggin have sold unto him a negro boy slave for life, named Obadiah, aged about twenty years-- and the said Jane L. Marshall does warrant and defend the title to said slave against the lawful claim or claims of any and all persons whomsoever-- Given under my hand and seal this 2nd day of April A.D. 1862. Jane L. Marshall {seal}” [Also note that this Lucian or Lucien B. Goggin is the one who purchased the Washington, KY Cedar Hill property from John Chambers, after Chambers became the Territorial Governor of Iowa]

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 26, 1864 Enlisted for: 3 year(s)

Enlisted by: Captain Wm. C. Grier

Service:

Rank attained: Pvt

Military Service Notes:

Died in U.S. Genl. Hospl. No. 16 Nashville Tenn. August 3, 1864 of chronic diarrhea. Soldier was never paid.

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:

Spouse: Widow applied for pension Apr 1, 1898

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 3, 1864 Cause of death: chronic diarrhea

For Henry Gogin, please see... Henry Goggin

For Charles Gordan, please see... Charles Gordon

For Charles Gorden, please see... Charles Gordon

Charles Gordon

Alternate last name(s): Gorden; Gordan

Physical Description:

Height: 5'8”

Age recorded at enlistment: 29 Estimated birth year: 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: Mrs. Malinda Parker of Mason County

Date enslaver was given a certificate for soldier’s enlistment, if any: 15 Feb 1865

Enlistment:

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

Where enlisted: Maysville, KY

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

Service:

Rank attained: Pvt

Military Service Notes:

Transferred from Company C, 121st USC Infantry. $100 bounty paid. [Two returns are filed in 13th USCHA Miscellaneous cards.] July-Aug 1865 return says “on duty at Freedmen's Home [perhaps refers to Freedmen's Home Colonies] since July 18, 1865.” Sept 1865 return says “Absent on detached duty as Bondsman at Reg'l Hd. Qrs. Covington, Ky” Present on all company rolls. $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):

Thomas Gragston

Alternate last name(s): Greggston

Physical Description:

Height: 5'3.5”

Age recorded at enlistment: 22

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: Camp Delaware, OH

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

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

Enlisted by: J. N. Gardner

Service:

Rank attained: Pvt

Military Service Notes:

May-Jun 1865 roll says “on detached service at Brig. Commissary.” $300 bounty due at muster-out. Muster out roll says “Free.”

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 Mar 20, 1885

Decease (if known):

Charles T. Graham

Physical Description:

Height: 5'6”

Age recorded at enlistment: 20

Physical description: black eyes, black hair; dark complexion

Origins:

Born in: Mason County, KY

Nature of work done before enlistment: farmer

Enlistment:

Regiment: 27th United States Colored Infantry Company: C

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:

July-August 1865 roll says “on daily duty as company cook”. Muster-out roll says “Free.” and $300 bounty due to him.

Military Record Source(s):

Postwar Status, Family:

Spouse: Widow applied for pension unknown date

Applied for Invalid pension Jul 7, 1884

Decease (if known):

Charles Grandison

Physical Description:

Height: 5'6”

Age recorded at enlistment: 36 Estimated birth year: 1829

Physical description: black eyes, black hair; yellow complexion

Origins:

Born in: Mason County, KY

Nature of work done before enlistment: laborer

Enslaver, if known/ or whether a free man: [He is a free black man in Mason County]

Enlistment:

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

Where enlisted: Maysville, KY

Congressional District or County where credited against the draft: Brown County, Ohio

Date of enlistment: Feb 7, 1865 Enlisted for: 3 year(s)

Enlisted by: Lieutenant Clapp

Service:

Rank attained: Pvt

Military Service Notes:

Transferred from Company D, 121st USC Infantry. $100 bounty paid. [One return is filed under 113th USCHA Miscellaneous cards.] Sept 1865 return says “Absent on furlough for 15 days since Sept. 26.” No bounty paid to him. Note in CMSR file says “Statement of Service” was furnished January 23, 1917.

Military Record Source(s):

Postwar Status, Family:

Decease (if known):

Thomas Grant

Physical Description:

Height: 5'2”

Age recorded at enlistment: 17 Estimated birth year: abt 1848

Physical description: black eyes, black hair; dark complexion

Origins:

Born in: Mason County, KY

Nature of work done before enlistment: laborer

Enslaver, if known/ or whether a free man: John Deshae or Desha [of Fayette?]

Enlistment:

Regiment: 124th United States Colored Infantry Company: K

Where enlisted: Lexington, Kentucky

Congressional District or County where credited against the draft: Fayette Co. 7th district, KY

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

Enlisted by: William Goodloe

Service:

Rank attained: Pvt

Military Service Notes:

April 30 1865 roll says “Absent without leave since April 29, 1865” May-June 1865 roll says Present. June and July 1865 on daily duty laborer in Q.M. Dept Camp Nelson Ky. Per S.O.#60 dated Hd. Qrs. 124 U.S.C.I. Camp Nelson, Ky. May 24, 1865. $100 bounty paid to him sometime before mustering out.

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):

For William Grasonn, please see... William Greyson

John Wesley Graves

Alternate middle names: Westley

Alternate last name(s): Gray

Physical Description:

Height: 5'8.5”

Age recorded at enlistment: 35 Estimated birth year: 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: -

Enlistment:

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

Where enlisted: Maysville, KY

Congressional District or County where credited against the draft: Mason Co. 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. [He was called John Westley Gray at enlistment and on the Kentucky descriptive list of colored volunteers, and then the name changes to Graves on the rolls of the 121st USCT, with no notes as to why, and remains “Graves” from then on.] Transferred from Company D, 121st United States Colored Infantry. $100 bounty paid to him sometime before mustering out.

Military Record Source(s):

Postwar Status, Family:

Decease (if known):

For Albert Gray, please see... Albert Lawson

Amos Gray

Alternate last name(s): Grey

Physical Description:

Height: 5'4”

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

Enslaver, if known/ or whether a free man: Nancy Jefferson of Mason County

Date enslaver was given a certificate for soldier’s enlistment, if any: 15 Feb 1865

Enlistment:

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

Where enlisted: Maysville, KY

Congressional District or County where credited against the draft: Mason Co. 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 where rolls stated that $300 bounty was due to him. $100 bounty was paid to him.

Military Record Source(s):

Postwar Status, Family:

Decease (if known):

Edward Gray

Physical Description:

Height: 5'8”

Age recorded at enlistment: 18 Estimated birth year: abt 1847

Physical description: black eyes, black hair; dark complexion

Origins:

Born in: Mason County, KY

Nature of work done before enlistment: laborer

Enslaver, if known/ or whether a free man: [He is a free black man in Mason County]

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: 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:

Transferred from Company D, 121st United States Colored Infantry. Died at Maysville, KY Feb 9, 1865. Never paid. Final statement gives no reason for death. Return for Feb. 1865 says died of “Disease”. Roll of the 13th USCHA says died at Covington, KY.

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): Feb 9, 1865 Cause of death: disease

Elbridge Gray

Alternate first name(s): Eldridge; Eldredge

Alternate last name(s): Grey

Name used later in Pension Records: Eldridge Gray

Physical Description:

Height: 5'5.5”

Age recorded at enlistment: 22 [or 32] Estimated birth year: abt 1842

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: [He is a free black man in Mason County]

Enlistment:

Regiment: 109th United States Colored Infantry Company: G

Where enlisted: Greenupsburg, Kentucky

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:

Jan & Feb 1865 absent Detached service in Commissary Dept. S.O. No. - 1st Brig. 2Nd Div. 25Th A.C., Feb 27, 1865. Nov. 1865 Absent sick at Indianola. Muster-out roll says “Has filed affidavit that he was free April 19, 1861.” [Affidavit is included in the scans of his CMSR file.] No bounty paid to him. Last payment to him preceeding muster-out February 6, 1866 was on June 30, 1865.

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:

Spouse: Widow applied for pension Sep 4, 1890

Decease (if known):

For Eldridge Gray, please see... Elbridge Gray

For John Wesley or Westley Gray, please see... John Wesley Graves

Samuel Gray

Alternate first name(s): Saml

Alternate last name(s): Grey

Physical Description:

Height: 5'5”

Age recorded at enlistment: 21 Estimated birth year: 1844

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: [He is a free black man in Mason County]

Enlistment:

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

Where enlisted: Maysville, KY

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

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

Enlisted by: Captain J. M. Hurt

Service:

Rank attained: Pvt

Military Service Notes:

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

Military Record Source(s):

Postwar Status, Family:

Decease (if known):

William Gray

Alternate last name(s): Guy

Physical Description:

Height: 5'5”

Age recorded at enlistment: 25 Estimated birth year: abt 1839

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: [He is a free black man in Mason County]

Enlistment:

Regiment: Unassigned United States Colored Infantry Company: -

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:

[Possibly this is the same William Gray as the other of Mason County, despite the different enlistment date, age and height. Each file is missing papers that the other has in it]

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):

William Gray

Physical Description:

Height: 5'6”

Age recorded at enlistment: 20

Physical description: black complexion

Origins:

Born in: Mason County, KY

Nature of work done before enlistment: farmer

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 6, 1864 Enlisted for: 3 year(s)

Enlisted by: Captain Wm. C. Grier

Service:

Rank attained: Pvt

Military Service Notes:

Died at General Hospital Nashville, July 15, 1864 of Pneumonia. Never paid. [Possibly this is the same William Gray as the other of Mason County, despite the different enlistment date, age and height. Each file is missing papers that the other has in it]

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): Jul 15, 1864 Cause of death: Pneumonia

Charles Grayson

Alternate last name(s): Greyson

Physical Description:

Height: 5'10”

Age recorded at enlistment: 26 Estimated birth year: 1838

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: Alexander Bullocks of Mason County

Enlistment:

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

Where enlisted: Greenupsburg, KY

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: Corp

Military Service Notes:

Transferred from Company A, 121st USC Infantry. December 31 1864 and Jan-Feb 1865 and April 5, 1865 rolls say “Appointed Corporal Oct. 7 [or 1, or 8], 1864.” $100 bounty paid to him.

Military Record Source(s):

Postwar Status, Family:

Spouse: Rachel? Born in KY 1843

Children: ?Margaret - KY- 1858?Elvira - KY- 1860 ?John - KY-1864 ?Maria-OH-1867 ?Andrew-OH-1869

Where settled after the war, and notes if any: Byrd, Brown, Ohio?

Decease (if known):

For William Grayson, please see... William Greyson

Anthony Green

Physical Description:

Height: 5'8”

Age recorded at enlistment: 29 Estimated birth year: abt 1835

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 Baldwin of Mason County

Date enslaver was given a certificate for soldier’s enlistment, if any: 3 Mar 1865

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:

August 31, 1864 roll says “Absent sick since August 22, 1864” Hospital Nashville, Tenn. Present on rolls thereafter. Last date of pay prior to muster-out pay on December 26, 1865 was April 30, 1865.

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):

Benjamin Green

Alternate last name(s): Greene

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: Thomas Willson of Mason County

Date enslaver was given a certificate for soldier’s enlistment, if any: 20 Jan 1865

Enlistment:

Regiment: 107th 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:

Transferred to Company K by order Bvt. Col. D.M. Sells Comd'g Regt. per special No. 57 Dated August 16, 1866 Hd Qrs. 107 USCI Ft. Corcoran, Va. Mar-Apr 1866 absent on detached service at Scharlott Hall MD. Muster-out roll says $200 bounty was due to him and also states “Free man.”

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):

Daniel Green

Alternate first name(s): Danl

Physical Description:

Height: 5'8”

Age recorded at enlistment: 22 Estimated birth year: abt 1842

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 Baldwin of Mason County

Date enslaver was given a certificate for soldier’s enlistment, if any: 3 Mar 1865

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. Dec 1864- April 1865 rolls all say “absent sick Genl. Hosp. Nashville, Tenn. since Dec 16 [or 14 according to the last note transcribed from returns], 1864.” Jan-Feb 1864 soldier appears on roll at Wilson U.S.A. General Hospital at Nashville, Tenn. and a note says “Paid by Maj. Knapp for Nov. & Dec. 1864.” May-June 1865 present again.

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):

David Green

Physical Description:

Height: 5'10”

Age recorded at enlistment: 35 Estimated birth year: 1830

Physical description: brown eyes, black hair; yellow complexion

Origins:

Born in: Mason County, KY

Nature of work done before enlistment: laborer

Enslaver, if known/ or whether a free man: [He is a free black man in Mason County]

Enlistment:

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

Where enlisted: Maysville, KY

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

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

Enlisted by: Lieutenant Colonel Gage

Service:

Rank attained: Pvt

Military Service Notes:

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

Military Record Source(s):

Postwar Status, Family:

Decease (if known):

For George Green, please see... George Ward

For Henry H. Green, please see... Henry H. Greene

Henry Green

Physical Description:

Height: 5'6”

Age recorded at enlistment: 23 Estimated birth year: 1840

Physical description: hazel eyes, black hair; brown complexion

Origins:

Born in: Mason County, KY

Nature of work done before enlistment: farmer

Enlistment:

Regiment: 50th United States Colored Infantry Company: E

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 Brenzhton?

Service:

Rank attained: Pvt; Corporal; Pvt

Military Service Notes:

Company E 12 Regiment La. Infantry became Company E 50th USCI. July-August 1863 on duty in hospital department by order of Lieutenant Colonel Donaldson. Sick but present March-April 1864. Sept-Dec. 1864 detail as regimental teamster by S.O. no. 80 from Regtl Hd Qrs. dated Sept 16, 1864. Appointed Corporal Feb 15 1865 by S.O. no. 17. Sick but present March-April 1865. Reduced to ranks per S.O. no. 77, dated Hd Qrs. 50th USCI October 31, 1865. Mustered out March 20, 1866

Military Record Source(s):

Postwar Status, Family:

Spouse: Widow applied for pension May 2, 1910

Applied for Invalid pension Jul 13, 1892

Decease (if known): Apr 21, 1910

Jackson Green

Physical Description:

Height: 5'3.25”

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: John Baldwin of Mason County

Date enslaver was given a certificate for soldier’s enlistment, if any: 3 Mar 1865

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:

October 31, 1864 roll says “Absent Genl. Hosp. Nashville, Tenn. Since October 10, 1864. Sickness.” Present on the subsequent rolls.

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:

Where settled after the war, and notes if any: Maysville, Mason County, KY

Decease (if known): Feb 4, 1920

Spencer Green

Physical Description:

Height: 5'8.5”

Age recorded at enlistment: 24 Estimated birth year: 1840

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: Robert L. Nelson of Mason County. Compensation Claim dated December 31, 1866 stated that Robert L. Nelson was a resident of “The Country”, County of Mason, State of Kentucky. He stated that he had enslaved Spencer Nelson “By Gift from Genl Henry Lee, my wife's father, who gave the mother of Spencer to my wife, Jane Nelson, and this boy Spencer Green was born mine after his mother was given to my wife by her father, Genl Lee.” His claim was witnessed by Christian Shuttz and Robert William Nelson of Mason County. His attorney was Harlan and Harlan of Frankfort, Ky.

Enlistment:

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

Where enlisted: Greenupsburg, KY

Congressional District or County where credited against the draft: Mason Co. 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. $100 bounty paid

Military Record Source(s):

Postwar Status, Family:

Decease (if known):

For Benjamin Greene, please see... Benjamin Green

Henry H. Greene

Alternate last name(s): Green

Physical Description:

Height: 5'4”

Age recorded at enlistment: 25 Estimated birth year: 1838

Physical description: dark complexion

Origins:

Born in: Mason County, KY

Nature of work done before enlistment: farmer

Enlistment:

Regiment: 11th United States Colored Heavy Artillery Company: D

Where enlisted: Providence, RI

Congressional District or County where credited against the draft: 1st District, RH

Date of enlistment: Sep 8, 1863 Enlisted for: 3 year(s)

Enlisted by: Major Sanford

Service:

Rank attained: Pvt

Military Service Notes:

This Company was formerly Company D of the 14th Regiment Rhode Island Colored Heavy Artillery. Muster roll says “Residence: Rhode Island, 1st District.” Jul-Aug 1864 roll says "Free April 19, 1861" Muster-out roll says $100 bounty due to him. Also says “Discharge given Oct. 2nd 1865 with a view to payment without returning to State [or Slate?]”

Military Record Source(s):

Postwar Status, Family:

Decease (if known):

For Alfred H. Gregg, please see... Alfred H. Craig

For Thomas Greggston, please see... Thomas Gragston

For Amos Grey, please see... Amos Gray

For Elbridge, Eldridge or Eldredge Grey, please see... Elbridge Gray

For Samuel or Saml Grey, please see... Samuel Gray

For Charles Greyson, please see... Charles Grayson

William Greyson

Alternate last name(s): Grasonn; Grayson; Grasonn

Physical Description:

Height: 5'9.5”

Age recorded at enlistment: 32 Estimated birth year: 1832

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: C

Where enlisted: Hillsboro, OH

Congressional District or County where credited against the draft: -

Date of enlistment: Sep 6, 1864 Enlisted for: 1 year(s)

Enlisted by: [?] Watson

Service:

Rank attained: Pvt

Military Service Notes:

From muster to Feb 1865 rolls say “On extra duty in Regimental Q.M. Department.”Transferred to 88th U.S. Colored Infantry when unit was broken up, August 11, 1865.

Military Record Source(s):

Postwar Status, Family:

Decease (if known):

For James Griffe, please see... James Griffee

James Griffee

Alternate last name(s): Giffee; Griffe; Griffie; Grify; Guffie;

Name used later in Pension Records: James Griffey

Physical Description:

Height: 5'4.5” or 5'5.5”

Age recorded at enlistment: 18

Physical description: black eyes, light hair, mulatto 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: Waldo Township, Marion County, 8th District, Ohio

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

Enlisted by: Lieutenant Price

Service:

Rank attained: Pvt

Military Service Notes:

Company Descriptive Book remarks say "Returned from prisoner." July-Aug 1864 roll says "Killed in battle in front of Petersburg July 30, 1864." May-June 1865 roll says "Returned from missing in action, May 7, 1865." Adjutant General's Office Notation dated Oct 7, 1867 says "Note on records of Prisoners of War that this man was captured at Petersburg, Va. July 30, 1864 and recaptured April 13, 1865 at Richmond, Va." Muster-out roll says $100 bounty due to him.

Military Record Source(s):

Postwar Status, Family:

Spouse: Widow applied for pension Jul 7, 1925

Where settled after the war, and notes if any: Maysville, Mason County, KY

Applied for Invalid pension Nov 20, 1865

Decease (if known): May 26, 1925

For James Griffey, please see... James Griffee

For James Griffie, please see... James Griffee

For James Grify, please see... James Griffee

Isaac Grigsby

Physical Description:

Height: 5'3.5”

Age recorded at enlistment: 20 Estimated birth year: 1845

Physical description: black hair, black eyes; brown complexion

Origins:

Born in: Mason County, KY

Nature of work done before enlistment: laborer

Enslaver, if known/ or whether a free man: -

Enlistment:

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

Where enlisted: Maysville, KY

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

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

Enlisted by: 2nd Lieutenant Alfred Hemmant, 121st U.S.C.T.

Service:

Rank attained: Pvt

Military Service Notes:

Transferred from Company D, 121st United States Colored Infantry. March-April 1865 Absent sick at Maysville, KY. Present on subsequent rolls. $100 bounty paid.

Military Record Source(s):

Postwar Status, Family:

Spouse: Juda Grigsby; Widow applied for pension Dec 21, 1887

Children: Fannie Barns

Source for settled-in or pension information: An U.S. Civil War Pension Index

Decease (if known):

Henry Grimes

Physical Description:

Height: 5'6.5”

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: Alexander Marshall of Mason County

Date enslaver was given a certificate for soldier’s enlistment, if any: 21 Oct 1864

Enlistment:

Regiment: 109th United States Colored Infantry Company: G

Where enlisted: Greenupsburg, Kentucky

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:

August 31, 1864 roll says “Absent U.S. Genl. Hospital Ashland, Ky.” Present on hospital roll August 13, 1864 to end of August. Sept-October 1864 company roll says “Left in Hospital, Baltimore, Md., October 27, 1864.” Present on roll in McKim's Mansion U.S.A. General Hospital, Baltimore, Md. Sept-Dec 1864. Nov 1864-May 1865 company rolls say “Absent sick in General Hospital, Baltimore, Md. since October 27, 1864.” May 24, 1865 mustered out at Baltimore Md. by order of War Dept. Discharged for disability and in accordance with a telegram dated A.G.O. May 4, 1865. Paid only for Nov 1864-Feb 1865 before time of muster-out. No bounty was paid to him.

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:

Spouse: Widow applied for pension on unknown date

Decease (if known):

Nathaniel Gross

Physical Description:

Height: 5'5.5”

Age recorded at enlistment: 18 Estimated birth year: 1845

Physical description: brown eyes, black hair; dark 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: Jun 14, 1863 Enlisted for: 3 year(s)

Enlisted by: Lieutenant L.C. Alden

Service:

Rank attained: Pvt

Military Service Notes:

Died July 11 [or 12], 1863 at Readville, MA, Camp Meigs of Pneumonia. Effects: 1 forage cap, 1 greatcoat, 1 uniform coat, 1 flannel sack coat, 1 pair trowsers, 2 pairs flannel drawers, 2 flannel shirts, 1 pair shoes, 1 pair socks, 1 woolen blanket, 1 knapsack, 1 rubber blanket, 1 leather [Stock?] and $49.00 in notes.

Military Record Source(s):

Postwar Status, Family:

Decease (if known): Jul 11, 1863 Cause of death: Pneumonia

For William Guden, please see... William Gaden

For James Guffie, please see... James Griffee

For William Guy, please see... William Gray

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

Monday, September 7, 2015

Henry William Ginn- William Guy

No comments:

Post a Comment