Alexander S. Newsom

Black Person Information

First Name:
Alexander S.
Last Name:
Newsom
Family Code:
34011
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Caldwell
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1846
Occupation:
Laborer
Height:
63
Skin Color:
Black

Enslaver Information

First Owner Name:
Martha Newsom
First Owner Code:
W04887
First Owner State:
KY
First Owner County:
Caldwell
First Owner Year Transferred:
1865
Second Owner Name:
Freed upon joining U.S. Army
Second Owner Code:
Z1000

Military Service

Military Unit:
6th Cavalry USCT Company G
Enlisted Year:
1865

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