George W. Henderson

Black Person Information

First Name:
George W.
Last Name:
Henderson
Family Code:
28068
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Jefferson
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1837
Occupation:
Farmer
Height:
63
Skin Color:
Black

Enslaver Information

First Owner Name:
CONTRABAND
First Owner Code:
Z0001
First Owner State:
IA
First Owner County:
Jefferson
First Owner Year Transferred:
1863
Second Owner Name:
Freed upon joining U.S. Army
Second Owner Code:
Z1000

Military Service

Military Unit:
1st Iowa Infantry, African Descent Company F
Enlisted Year:
1863

Additional Information

Notes:
Enlisted in Iowa City IA. Married to Elisa E. Henderson living in Iowa City IA

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