Garner, Robert

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Title
Garner, Robert
Alias
Simon
Gender
Male
Biography
Robert was the husband of Margaret Garner. He and Margaret, along with their children and Robert's parents, all attempted to escape enslavement in 1856. They were discovered in Cincinnati by a posse, and forcefully returned to their slaveholders.
Member
Garner family
Birth date
circa 1828
Place of birth
Boone County (Ky.)
Spouse(s)
Garner, Margaret
Death date
20 Apr 1871
Place of death
Hamilton County (Ohio)
Death and burial information
Potter's Field (Hamilton County, Ohio)
Military service
Co. K, 15th regiment, U.S. Colored Infantry
15th Regiment, United States Colored Infantry
Allegiance
United States of America
Held rank
Private; Corporal
Service began
Nov 1864
Service ended
Oct 1865
Relationship
Slaveholder(s): Marshall, James
Marshall, James W.

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1856--The Margaret Garner Story Event
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