Finney, Benjamin
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Title
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Finney, Benjamin
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Gender
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Male
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Biography
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Benjamin's military records also include a copy of the bill of sale from when he was sold at five years of age. If his former enslaver was attempting to recover compensation for Benjamin's military service, this may have been part of the documentation.
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Birth date
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circa 1844
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Spouse(s)
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Terrier, Mary Elizabeth
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Occupation(s)
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Farmer (1864)
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Day laborer (1870)
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Allegiance
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United States of America
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Held rank
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Private
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Place of enlistment
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Macon (Mo.)
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Service began
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1 Aug 1864
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Relationship
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Known slaveholder(s): Finnell, Thomas; Conway, Thomas