William Wilson

Black Person Information

First Name:
William
Last Name:
Wilson
Family Code:
26767
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Henry
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1837
Occupation:
Farmer
Height:
69
Skin Color:
Black

Enslaver Information

First Owner Name:
Cythia O Name
First Owner Code:
W08942
First Owner State:
KY
First Owner County:
Henry
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 M
Enlisted Year:
1864

Additional Information

Notes:
Deserted at Camp Nelson KY 4/15/1865

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