Black Person Information
First Name:
Alexander
Last Name:
Edwards
Family Code:
08711
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Nelson
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1811.0
Description:
6' tall. Black complexion - small scar on the right of the right eye - no fingers but the part of a thumb on his left arm. Requested Emancipation be canceled because he does not want to go to Liberia - done in open court 9 MAR 1863 Book G pg 182
Height:
72
Skin Color:
Black
Enslaver Information
First Owner Name:
Haden Edwards
First Owner Code:
W01051A
First Owner State:
KY
First Owner County:
Nelson
First Owner Year Transferred:
1861
Second Owner Name:
Free
Second Owner Code:
W0000
Second Owner State:
KY
Second Owner County:
Nelson
Second Owner Year Transferred:
1863
Year Emancipated:
1861.0
Third Owner Name:
Thomas K. Marshall
Additional Information
Notes:
Emancipated by will with the proviso that he go to Liberia - money supplied in will - elected to NOT go-sold at his request