George Best

Black Person Information

First Name:
George
Last Name:
Best
Family Code:
36472
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Mason
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1839
Died Year:
1864
Occupation:
Farmer
Height:
67
Skin Color:
Black

Enslaver Information

First Owner Name:
Albert Best
First Owner Code:
W16689
First Owner State:
KY
First Owner County:
Mason
First Owner Year Transferred:
1864
Second Owner Name:
Freed upon joining U.S. Army
Second Owner Code:
Z1000

Military Service

Military Unit:
100th Infantry USCT Company I
Enlisted Year:
1864

Additional Information

Notes:
Killed in Action GSW at the battle of Nashville TN Enlisted at Greenupsburg KY

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