Major Williams

Black Person Information

First Name:
Major
Last Name:
Williams
Family Code:
26742
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Fayette
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1845
Occupation:
Farmer
Height:
66
Skin Color:
Black

Enslaver Information

First Owner Name:
Edward Gaines
First Owner Code:
W06733
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:
5th Cavalry USCT Company F
Enlisted Year:
1864

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