Black Person Information
First Name:
Samuel
Last Name:
Morton
Family Code:
44248
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Mercer
State Born in:
VA
Birth Year:
1824.0
Occupation:
Farmer
Height:
63
Skin Color:
Black
Enslaver Information
First Owner Name:
John Dedman
First Owner Code:
W13455
First Owner State:
KY
First Owner County:
Mercer
First Owner Year Transferred:
1864
Second Owner Name:
Freed upon joining U.S. Army
Second Owner Code:
Z1000
Military Service
Military Unit:
116th Infantry USCT Company E
Enlisted Year:
1864.0
Additional Information
Notes:
Born in Spottsylvania VA Retained weapon and accoutrements on discharge