Black Person Information
First Name:
James
Last Name:
Shearer
Family Code:
34193
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Madison
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1841
Occupation:
Farmer
Height:
66
Skin Color:
Black
Enslaver Information
First Owner Name:
Absalem Shearer
First Owner Code:
W04994
First Owner State:
KY
First Owner County:
Madison
First Owner Year Transferred:
1864
Second Owner Name:
Freed upon joining U.S. Army
Second Owner Code:
Z1000
Military Service
Military Unit:
6th Cavalry USCT Company C
Enlisted Year:
1864