Regiment: 125th United States Colored Troops Infantry
Company: D
Rank: Private
Enrollment date and place: 5 March 1865
Veteran's death date and place: 28 April 1866 in Leavenworth, Kansas, United States
Regiment: 1st United States Colored Troops Heavy Artillery
Company: D
Rank: Private
Mustered-in date and place: 20 March 1866 at New Berne, North Carolina, United States
Mustered-out date and place: 11 December 1865 at Fort Macon, North Carolina, United States
Greg Fain discusses learning about the lynching of Mary Turner in Valdosta, Georgia, and that his ancestors were enslavers. He also reflects on the generational trauma of these parts of history.
Regiment: 55th Massahusetts Volunteer Infantry
Company: A
Rank: Private
Mustered-in date and place: 13 May 1863
Mustered-out date and place: 29 August 1865 at Charleston, South Carolina, United States
Regiment: 34th United States Colored Troops
Company: G
Rank: Private
Mustered-in date and place: 1 June 1863 at Beaufort, South Carolina, United States
Mustered-out date and place: 28 February 1866 at Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Regiment: 4th United States Colored Troops Heavy Artillery
Company: K
Rank: Private
Enrollment date and place: 4 December 1863 in Columbus, Kentucky, United States
Veteran's death date and place: 28 April 1864
Regiment: 33rd United States Colored Troops
Company: E
Rank: Private
Mustered-in date and place: 10 May 1862 at Beaufort, South Carolina, United States
Mustered-out date and place: 20 August 1862 at Hilton Head, South Carolina, United States
Regiment: 107th United States Colored Troops Infantry
Company: G
Rank: Private; Corporal
Enrolled date and place: 24 August 1864 in Louisville, Kentucky, United States
Veteran's death date and place: 25 September 1865 in Morehead City, North Carolina, United States
Regiment: 34th United States Colored Troops
Company: C
Rank: Private
Mustered-in date and place: 20 March 1863 in Beaufort County, South Carolina, United States
Mustered-out date and place: 28 February 1866 at Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Regiment: 21st United States Colored Troops
Company: B
Rank: Private
Mustered-in date and place: 27 April 1863
Mustered-out date and place: 16 February 1864 in Charleston, South Carolina, United States
Regiment: 34th United States Colored Troops
Company: G
Rank: Private
Mustered-in date and place: 30 March 1863 in Beaufort County, South Carolina, United States
Mustered-out date and place: April 1863 Beaufort, South Carolina, United States
Regiment: 8th United States Colored Troops Heavy Artillery
Company: C
Rank: Private
Enrollment date and place: 5 April 1864 in Paducah, Kentucky, United States
Veteran's death date and place: 14 October 1865 in Victoria, Texas, United States
Harvey Gantt is an influential American architect and politician, best known for his groundbreaking role as the first African American to attend Clemson University, where he earned a degree in architecture in 1975. Gantt's admission to Clemson was a significant milestone in the desegregation of Southern universities, and he has since dedicated his career to advocating for civil rights and urban development.
After completing his education, Gantt founded his architectural firm, Gantt Huberman Architects, focusing on projects that promote community development and social equity. He served as the mayor of Charlotte, North Carolina, from 1983 to 1987, where he worked to foster economic growth and enhance urban infrastructure.
In addition to his architectural and political achievements, Gantt is known for his involvement in various civic and charitable organizations, promoting education, economic development, and social justice. His legacy is marked by his commitment to improving the built environment and advocating for underrepresented communities.
Regiment: 3rd Alabama Colored Infantry; 111th United States Colored Troops
Company: D
Rank: Private
Mustered-in date and place: 1 January 1864
Mustered-out date and place: 9 July 1864 at Giles County, Tennessee, United States
