Ely Cheatham

Black Person Information

First Name:
Ely
Last Name:
Cheatham
Family Code:
33350
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Henderson
State Born in:
VA
Birth Year:
1824
Occupation:
Farmer
Height:
67
Skin Color:
Black

Enslaver Information

First Owner Name:
John Cheatham
First Owner Code:
W04511
First Owner State:
KY
First Owner County:
Henderson
First Owner Year Transferred:
1864
Second Owner Name:
Freed upon joining U.S. Army
Second Owner Code:
Z1000

Additional Information

Notes:
Born in Gates County VA. Transfer from 120th USCT Infantry.

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