George Porter

Black Person Information

First Name:
George
Last Name:
Porter
Family Code:
17248
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Fayette
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1841.0
Occupation:
Farmer
Height:
65
Skin Color:
Black

Enslaver Information

First Owner Name:
Cordelia Kelly
First Owner Code:
W05627
First Owner State:
KY
First Owner County:
Fayette
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:
1864.0

Additional Information

Notes:
Born in Bourbon County KY. Claim made by estate administrator. (Thomas Kelley is mentioned as owner in one document)

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