William Drake

Black Person Information

First Name:
William
Last Name:
Drake
Family Code:
93578
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1845.0
Occupation:
Porter
Height:
68.75
Skin Color:
Black

Enslaver Information

First Owner Name:
Free
First Owner Code:
W0000
First Owner State:
OH
First Owner Year Transferred:
1863
Second Owner Name:
Freed upon joining U.S. Army
Second Owner Code:
Z1000

Military Service

Military Unit:
5th Infantry USCT Company H
Enlisted Year:
1863.0

Additional Information

Notes:
Born in Lexington, Fayette Co KY Enlisted at Cincinnati OH Wounded in action by shell fragment 9/30/1864 near Fort Harrison, Richmond VA Brain Concussion causing pain at exertion and confusion.