Porter Aker Soldier Details and Documents

Soldier Information

Name: Porter Aker
Alias: Aker
Place of Birth: KY Year of Birth: 1846
Occupation: Laborer
Eyes: Hair: Complexion: Black
Height in Feet: Inches: 67.75

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Enlistment Information

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Compiled Military Service Record

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Company: 8th Heavy Artillery USCT Company C Regiment(s):
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Was in a skirmish on the Cumberland River 6/6/1864. Sergeant

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Soldier Death Information

Died in war? Unknown
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Soldier Pension Information

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Widow Pension Information

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Family Information

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1870 Census

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1880 Census

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1890 Census

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1920 Census

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Enslaver Information

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Previous Enslaver: Free
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1850 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.