Black Person Information
First Name:
Willis
Last Name:
Hynes
Family Code:
06940
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Nelson
Birth Year:
1820
Occupation:
Laborer
1860 Census County:
Nelson
Description:
5' 6-1/4" tall. Dark complexion. Has marks on either side of the front of his body marks from being scalded, Scar on left jaw below his ear caused by sharp instrument. Certificate issued 14 JUN 1850
Height:
66.25
Skin Color:
Black
Enslaver Information
First Owner Name:
William Rose Hynes
First Owner Code:
W00955BA
First Owner State:
KY
First Owner County:
Nelson
First Owner Year Transferred:
1836
Second Owner Name:
William Rose Hynes
Second Owner Code:
W00955BAXX
Second Owner Year Transferred:
1843
Third Owner Name:
Nelson County Sheriff
Third Owner Code:
X0001A
Third Owner Year Transferred:
1844
Fourth Owner Name:
Free
Year Emancipated:
1844
Family
Married:
TRUE
Spouse's Name:
Fanny (Margaret) Hynes
Additional Information
Notes:
Emancipated in court by owner 9 MAY 1836 - Willis sued for freedom citing Wm Hynes taking him to Ohio. Freed by courts 14 MAR 1844. nd again 14 JUN 1852. dark, 5' 6-1/4"