Black Person Information
First Name:
James
Last Name:
Sherrell
Family Code:
44863
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Christian
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1837
Occupation:
Laborer
Height:
65
Skin Color:
Dark
Enslaver Information
First Owner Name:
Enslavement status unknown
First Owner Code:
W0000
First Owner State:
KY
First Owner County:
Christian
First Owner Year Transferred:
1864
Second Owner Name:
Freed upon joining U.S. Army
Second Owner Code:
Z1000
Military Service
Military Unit:
8th Heavy Artillery USCT Company A
Enlisted Year:
1864
Additional Information
Notes:
Wounded in battle of Paducah 3/25/1864 - GSW through left thigh. Discharged for disability Listed as married to Ann SHERRILL of Paducah KY