George Washington Coleman

Black Person Information

First Name:
George Washington
Last Name:
Coleman
Family Code:
38845
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1838.0
Occupation:
Farmer
Height:
64.75
Skin Color:
Colored

Enslaver Information

First Owner Name:
Enslavement status unknown
First Owner Code:
W0000
First Owner State:
NY
First Owner Year Transferred:
1864
Second Owner Name:
Freed upon joining U.S. Army
Second Owner Code:
Z1000

Military Service

Military Unit:
31st Infantry USCT Company H
Enlisted Year:
1864.0

Additional Information

Notes:
Born in Kentucky Enlisted at Ashford NY as a substitute for John B. Clark of Ashford NY Elected to remain in Texas after discharge at Brownsville TX Retained weapon and accoutrements at discharge

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