Charles Shackleford

Black Person Information

First Name:
Charles
Last Name:
Shackleford
Family Code:
21271
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Madison
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1842
Occupation:
Farmer
Height:
67
Skin Color:
Black

Enslaver Information

First Owner Name:
Malissa M. Shackleford
First Owner Code:
W07121
First Owner State:
KY
First Owner County:
Madison
First Owner Year Transferred:
1864
Second Owner Name:
Freed upon joining U.S. Army
Second Owner Code:
Z1000

Military Service

Military Unit:
12th Heavy Artillery USCT Company A
Enlisted Year:
1864

Additional Information

Notes:
Mrs. Shackleford died on 9/11/1863 - leaving Charles to 14 year old Joel M. Shackleford Claim: "By descent from mother. . ."

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