George Washington

Black Person Information

First Name:
George
Last Name:
Washington
Family Code:
44510
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Washington
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1846
Occupation:
Farmer
Height:
64
Skin Color:
Black

Enslaver Information

First Owner Name:
Wilson Meyer
First Owner Code:
W13653
First Owner State:
KY
First Owner County:
Washington
First Owner Year Transferred:
1864
Second Owner Name:
Freed upon joining U.S. Army
Second Owner Code:
Z1000

Military Service

Military Unit:
116th Infantry USCT Company E
Enlisted Year:
1864

Additional Information

Notes:
Born in Washington Co. KY Alternate owner Gerson Taylor of Boyle Co. KY Retained weapon and accoutrements at discharge $6.00

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