Nelson Myers

Black Person Information

First Name:
Nelson
Last Name:
Myers
Family Code:
44630
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
McCracken
State Born in:
TN
Birth Year:
1836
Died Year:
1865
Occupation:
Farmer
Height:
70
Skin Color:
Dark

Enslaver Information

First Owner Name:
Enslavement status unknown
First Owner Code:
W0000
First Owner State:
KY
First Owner County:
McCracken
First Owner Year Transferred:
1864
Second Owner Name:
Freed upon joining U.S. Army
Second Owner Code:
Z1000

Family

Married:
TRUE
Spouse's Name:
Melvina Carman

Military Service

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

Additional Information

Notes:
Died at Fortress Monroe VA

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