Edward Thomas

Black Person Information

First Name:
Edward
Last Name:
Thomas
Family Code:
87839
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Woodford
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1843
Occupation:
Farmer
Height:
68
Skin Color:
Black

Enslaver Information

First Owner Name:
George Cotton
First Owner Code:
W22622
First Owner State:
KY
First Owner County:
Woodford
First Owner Year Transferred:
1864
Second Owner Name:
Freed upon joining U.S. Army
Second Owner Code:
Z1000

Military Service

Military Unit:
123rd Infantry USCT Company H
Enlisted Year:
1864

Additional Information

Notes:
Born in Woodford Co KY Enlisted at Camp Nelson KY Retained weapon and accoutrements at discharge

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