Monday, April 27, 2020

MAPP's that Served in the Civil War - Solomon Mapp

Solomon Mapp
Private Company D 10th U.S. Colored Infantry
DESCRIPTION:
Age 46 Height: 5 feet 8 inches Complexion: Dark
Eyes: Black Hair: Black Place of Birth: Mappsville, Accomack County, VA
Occupation: Farmer 
ENLISTMENT:
When: February 9, 1864
Where: Drummondtown, Accomack County, VA
By Whom: Lt. A.J. Pratt Term: 3 Years
Mustered-In: Rejected by mustering officer, Captain Martin, on Feb 27, 1864
REMARKS:
Rejected by mustering officer, Captain Martin, on Feb 27, 1864. 
His recruitment papers were signed and he had a successful physical examination. 
SERVICE INFORMATION (Summary): 

GENEALOGY: Solomon and his wife Sarah both appear in the 1870 and 1900 census.
1870 United States Federal Census
Name: Solomon Mapp
Age in 1870: 45
Birth Year: abt 1825
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1870: Atlantic, Accomack, Virginia
Race: Black
Gender: Male
Post Office: Modest Town
Occupation: Farm Laborer
Cannot Read: Y Cannot Write: Y
Spouse: Sary Mapp
1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Soloman Mapp
Age: 74 Birth Date: Sep 1825
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1900: Atlantic, Accomack, Virginia
Marriage Year: 1849
Father's Birthplace: Virginia Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Occupation: Farm Laborer
Can Read:  No Can Write:  No Can Speak English:  Yes
Spouse: Sarah Mapp Age: 70
Cousin: Caleb Mapp Age: 80