George Staples

Black Person Information

First Name:
George
Last Name:
Staples
Family Code:
87799
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Shelby
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1825
Occupation:
Laborer
Height:
66
Skin Color:
Dark

Enslaver Information

First Owner Name:
David Staples
First Owner Code:
W04223
First Owner State:
KY
First Owner County:
Shelby
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 A
Enlisted Year:
1864

Additional Information

Notes:
Born in Shelby Co KY Enlisted at Louisville KY Claim: Purchased in 1862 from John P. Allen of Shelby Co.

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