Slave compensation papers, 1866-1867.

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Slave compensation papers, 1866-1867.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/42838122

This collection contains claim forms submitted by Joseph F. Ward of Jefferson County for a slave, Benjamin Green, who was mustered into the U.S. Army. Ward's application noted he owned Green's mother and that Green was born his slave. Ward sought compensation of $300 for Green. The claim contains signatures of witnesses attesting Ward's loyalty. There is no indication in these papers if Ward's claim was ultimately approved.

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Kentucky Historical Society, Martin F. Schmidt Research Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7480596

Kentucky Historical Society, Martin F. Schmidt Research Library

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Ward, Joseph D.

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Benjamin Green entered the army as a private June 3, 1864, at Greenupsburg [Greenup]. He joined the 107th Regiment, U.S. Colored Troops, Company A. From the description of Slave compensation papers, 1866-1867. (Kentucky Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 42838122 ...

Green, Benjamin, fl. 1864.

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