America Lyons

Black Person Information

First Name:
America
Last Name:
Lyons
Family Code:
43443
Color:
Black
Gender:
Female
County:
McCracken
State Born in:
KY
Occupation:
Laundress

Enslaver Information

First Owner Name:
Enslavement status unknown
First Owner Code:
W0000
First Owner State:
KY
First Owner County:
McCracken
First Owner Year Transferred:
1864
Second Owner Name:
Freed upon joining U.S. Army
Second Owner Code:
Z1000

Military Service

Military Unit:
8th Heavy Artillery USCT
Enlisted Year:
1864

Additional Information

Notes:
Attached to hospital July 1 - September 14 1864

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