William Smith

Black Person Information

First Name:
William
Last Name:
Smith
Family Code:
87783
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Fayette
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1845
Occupation:
Farmer
Height:
64
Skin Color:
Black

Enslaver Information

First Owner Name:
Samuel Downey
First Owner Code:
W22836
First Owner State:
KY
First Owner County:
Fayette
First Owner Year Transferred:
1864
Second Owner Name:
Freed upon joining U.S. Army
Second Owner Code:
Z1000

Military Service

Military Unit:
123rd Infantry USCT Company D
Enlisted Year:
1864

Additional Information

Notes:
Born in Jessamine Co KY Enlisted at Camp Nelson KY

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