William Beson

Black Person Information

First Name:
William
Last Name:
Beson
Family Code:
30581
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Butler
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1840
Died Year:
1865
Occupation:
Farmer
Height:
67
Skin Color:
Black

Enslaver Information

First Owner Name:
Benjamin Beson
First Owner Code:
W09454
First Owner State:
KY
First Owner County:
Butler
First Owner Year Transferred:
1864
Second Owner Name:
Freed upon joining U.S. Army
Second Owner Code:
Z1000

Military Service

Military Unit:
109th Infantry USCT Company I
Enlisted Year:
1864

Additional Information

Notes:
Died at Fort Monroe VA

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