James enlisted in the 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery 14 Sept 1864 at Camp Nelson, Kentucky.
(U.S., Colored Troops Military Service Records, 1861-1865)
In this record he is listed as 27 years old with black complexion, black hair and eyes and 5'7" tall; his place of birth is listed as Lincoln, Kentucky and occupation as farmer.
In Muster Rolls and related documents, Mr. Adkins was quickly promoted from Private to Sergeant. He was a cook and Sgt of the Commissary and when mustered out 24 Apr 1866 was Quartermaster Sergeant.
Death date was provided by a contributor - I have looked at all the military records and those available on ancestry and have yet to find a confirmation, but wanted to include it in hopes it will be found soon. Would love to connect this hero with his descendants!!!!
He had a wife and children and lived in Richmond, Indiana in the last record I could find, which I believe was 1880. I have searched for the children and keep coming up empty. I so want to find his descendants so they can know about him and give him the honor he deserves. Please if you know anything about him, please contact me!!!
(U.S., Colored Troops Military Service Records, 1861-1865)
In this record he is listed as 27 years old with black complexion, black hair and eyes and 5'7" tall; his place of birth is listed as Lincoln, Kentucky and occupation as farmer.
In Muster Rolls and related documents, Mr. Adkins was quickly promoted from Private to Sergeant. He was a cook and Sgt of the Commissary and when mustered out 24 Apr 1866 was Quartermaster Sergeant.
Death date was provided by a contributor - I have looked at all the military records and those available on ancestry and have yet to find a confirmation, but wanted to include it in hopes it will be found soon. Would love to connect this hero with his descendants!!!!
He had a wife and children and lived in Richmond, Indiana in the last record I could find, which I believe was 1880. I have searched for the children and keep coming up empty. I so want to find his descendants so they can know about him and give him the honor he deserves. Please if you know anything about him, please contact me!!!
James enlisted in the 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery 14 Sept 1864 at Camp Nelson, Kentucky.
(U.S., Colored Troops Military Service Records, 1861-1865)
In this record he is listed as 27 years old with black complexion, black hair and eyes and 5'7" tall; his place of birth is listed as Lincoln, Kentucky and occupation as farmer.
In Muster Rolls and related documents, Mr. Adkins was quickly promoted from Private to Sergeant. He was a cook and Sgt of the Commissary and when mustered out 24 Apr 1866 was Quartermaster Sergeant.
Death date was provided by a contributor - I have looked at all the military records and those available on ancestry and have yet to find a confirmation, but wanted to include it in hopes it will be found soon. Would love to connect this hero with his descendants!!!!
He had a wife and children and lived in Richmond, Indiana in the last record I could find, which I believe was 1880. I have searched for the children and keep coming up empty. I so want to find his descendants so they can know about him and give him the honor he deserves. Please if you know anything about him, please contact me!!!
(U.S., Colored Troops Military Service Records, 1861-1865)
In this record he is listed as 27 years old with black complexion, black hair and eyes and 5'7" tall; his place of birth is listed as Lincoln, Kentucky and occupation as farmer.
In Muster Rolls and related documents, Mr. Adkins was quickly promoted from Private to Sergeant. He was a cook and Sgt of the Commissary and when mustered out 24 Apr 1866 was Quartermaster Sergeant.
Death date was provided by a contributor - I have looked at all the military records and those available on ancestry and have yet to find a confirmation, but wanted to include it in hopes it will be found soon. Would love to connect this hero with his descendants!!!!
He had a wife and children and lived in Richmond, Indiana in the last record I could find, which I believe was 1880. I have searched for the children and keep coming up empty. I so want to find his descendants so they can know about him and give him the honor he deserves. Please if you know anything about him, please contact me!!!
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