John J. Hollenbeck (abt. 1840)

Born about 1840 in United States [uncertain]

Died [date unknown] in United States

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Biography

John Hollenbeck is a part of US Black heritage.

Private John Hollenbeck served in the United States Civil War.
Side: USA

Occupations

• 1863: Laborer / Teamster

Residences

• 1863: 349 S 8th, Jersey City, New Jersey^[1][2]

Military Service

During the Civil War, he served as a Private in Company A of the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry of the Union Army, the first regiment in the United States made up entirely of enlisted men of color. He was about 23 years old, married and working as a laborer when he enlisted on 10 March 1863 in Jersey City, New Jersey. Mustered out 20 August 1865 with his regiment.^[3]

Research Notes

Possible family? In 1863, Isaac Hollenback, noted as colored (unlike John), is living nearby at 305 S 8th Street and is working as a stevedore.

Projects

• 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry

Sources

1. ↑ Emilio, Roster p. 341
2. ↑ 1863 Jersey City, New Jersey city directory as John J. Hollenback
3. ↑ Emilio, Roster p. 341

• Emilio, Luis Fenollosa. History of the Fifty-Fourth Regiment of Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, 1863-1865, Boston, Massachusetts: Boston Book Co., 1891 (1st ed.) and 1894 (2nd ed.)
• Jersey City, New Jersey city directories