George Bland

Black Person Information

First Name:
George
Last Name:
Bland
Family Code:
03262
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Nelson
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1792
Occupation:
Laborer
1860 Census County:
Nelson
Description:
5' 9" tall, Dark copper color about 40-45, good set of teeth, a scar or burn running from the mouth towards the ear on the right side 1" long and - 1/4" wide; small scar on forehead. Face rather long and thin.
Height:
69
Skin Color:
Copper

Enslaver Information

First Owner Name:
John Jr Bland
First Owner Code:
W00501A
First Owner State:
KY
First Owner County:
Nelson
First Owner Year Transferred:
1837
Second Owner Name:
John Jr. Bland
Second Owner Code:
W00501AXX
Second Owner Year Transferred:
1837
Third Owner Name:
Joseph Bridwell
Third Owner Code:
W13000
Third Owner Year Transferred:
1837
Fourth Owner Name:
Conglomerate of Owners
Fourth Owner Year Transferred:
1839
Fifth Owner Name:
Free
Year Emancipated:
1839

Additional Information

Notes:
One eyed, to be freed upon payment of $400.00 to Mr. Bridwell. Payment made by T.G. Allen, T.S. Murphey and James Glassco. In Anderson County for 1860 Census

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