James O’Banan Soldier Details and Documents

Soldier Information

Name: James O’Banan
Alias: O’Banan
Place of Birth: Jefferson KY Year of Birth: 1844
Occupation: Laborer
Eyes: Hair: Complexion: Black
Height in Feet: Inches: 67

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Enlistment Information

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Compiled Military Service Record

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Company: 109th Infantry USCT Company F Regiment(s):
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Born in Jefferson County KY. Was working in Daviess County when enlisted. Owner lived in Jefferson County KY. Convicted violation of 7th article of laws of war and confined to Dry Tortugas 11/1/1865 for rest of enlistment.

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Soldier Pension Information

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1870 Census

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1880 Census

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1890 Census

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1910 Census

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1920 Census

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Enslaver Information

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Previous Enslaver: Bushrod O’Bannon
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1850 Enslaver Census

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1870 Enslaver Census

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1880 Enslaver Census

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Compensation Information

Compensation Applied? Unknown Compensation Received? Unknown

Note: The Lincoln Administration offered compensation of $300 to enslavers in Kentucky and other Union states where slavery was still legal for each of their enslaved men that joined the Union Army. However to be eligible, they had to prove ownership of the soldier and have sworn testimony from others that they were loyal to the Union. Many applied, but were not approved for compensation payments.