George Jewell

Black Person Information

First Name:
George
Last Name:
Jewell
Family Code:
32177
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Shelby
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1835
Occupation:
Musician
Height:
66.5
Skin Color:
Dark

Enslaver Information

First Owner Name:
Enslavement status unknown
First Owner Code:
W0000
First Owner State:
KY
First Owner County:
Shelby
First Owner Year Transferred:
1864
Second Owner Name:
Freed upon joining U.S. Army
Second Owner Code:
Z1000

Military Service

Military Unit:
109th Infantry USCT Company I
Enlisted Year:
1864

Additional Information

Notes:
Swore he was free prior to enlistment

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