Nelson Gaines

Black Person Information

First Name:
Nelson
Last Name:
Gaines
Family Code:
83582
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Green
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1811.0
Died Year:
1865
Occupation:
Laborer
Height:
64.5
Skin Color:
Black

Enslaver Information

First Owner Name:
William Buckner
First Owner State:
KY
First Owner County:
Green
First Owner Year Transferred:
1840
Second Owner Name:
John Gaines
Second Owner Code:
W22222
Second Owner State:
KY
Second Owner Year Transferred:
1864
Third Owner Name:
Freed upon joining U.S. Army
Third Owner Code:
Z1000

Military Service

Military Unit:
123rd Infantry USCT Company E
Enlisted Year:
1865.0

Additional Information

Notes:
Born in Green Co KY Enlisted at Lebanon KY without consent Claim: (made by Mrs. Judith T. Gaines) Purchased of William Buckner of Green Co in 1840 Died at home 12/15/1865

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