In 1865, John Kean’s regiment was involved in many campaigns, including the Battle of Fair Oaks, the Occupation of Raleigh, and the “Surrender of Johnston and his army”.
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Biographical Profile of Pvt. John Hunter
The “Battle of Saltville” became a “Massacre” as Confederate troops retook the salt works, murdering in cold blood any Black servicemen left behind instead of taking them prisoner. Tragically, John Hunter was among the brave men who perished.
Fighting for Their Freedom—How Black Soldiers Came to Fight in the Civil War
The 1864 amendment allowed Black men in Union slave states to become soldiers and compensated enslavers. Many Kentuckians, like Barney Stone, didn’t wait for their enslaver’s permission to join the military.
Willis Stone Soldier Details and Documents
Soldier Information Name: Willis Stone Alias: Place of Birth: Nelson KY Year of Birth: 1842 Occupation: Laborer Eyes: Dark Hair: Dark Complexion: Dark Height in Feet: 5 Inches: 4.25 View Ledger Enlistment Information Enlistment Date: August 23, 1864 Enlistment Place: Louisville Enlistment State: KY Compiled Military Service Record Document: View Congressional District: Nelson County, 4th …
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