unknown, Henry [38]

Item

Title
unknown, Henry [38]
Gender
Male
Biography
Henry's military records describe him as being 22 years of age at enlistment, "black" in complection, 5 feet and 4 inches in height with an occupation of "fieldhand."
During the Civil War he served in the Navy aboard the USS Rattler. Muster records show him there on: 30 Sep and 31 Dec 1863; 31 Mar, 30 Jun and 30 Sep 1864; and 18 Jul and 12 Aug 1865.
Birth date
circa 1841
Place of birth
Boone County (Ky.)
Occupation(s)
Fieldhand
Military service
U.S.S. Rattler
Allegiance
United States of America
Held rank
1st Class Boy
Service began
25 May 1863
Relationship
Slaveholder(s): Taylor, unknown