William Miles

Black Person Information

First Name:
William
Last Name:
Miles
Family Code:
43538
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Crittenden
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1843
Died Year:
1864
Occupation:
Laborer
Height:
65.75
Skin Color:
Black

Enslaver Information

First Owner Name:
Richard Miles
First Owner Code:
W19891
First Owner State:
KY
First Owner County:
Crittenden
First Owner Year Transferred:
1864
Second Owner Name:
Freed upon joining U.S. Army
Second Owner Code:
Z1000

Family

Married:
TRUE
Spouse's Name:
Nannie Coleman

Military Service

Military Unit:
8th Heavy Artillery USCT Company C
Enlisted Year:
1864

Additional Information

Notes:
Was in a skirmish on the Cumberland River 6/18/1864. Died at Paducah KY

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