George Lewis

Black Person Information

First Name:
George
Last Name:
Lewis
Family Code:
44135
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Fayette
State Born in:
AL
Birth Year:
1842
Died Year:
1864
Occupation:
Farmer
Height:
65
Skin Color:
Black

Enslaver Information

First Owner Name:
William J. Steele
First Owner Code:
W05187B
First Owner State:
KY
First Owner County:
Fayette
First Owner Year Transferred:
1864
Second Owner Name:
Freed upon joining U.S. Army
Second Owner Code:
Z1000

Military Service

Military Unit:
116th Infantry USCT Company B
Enlisted Year:
1864

Additional Information

Notes:
Born in Gainesville AL Died at Fortress Monroe VA Claim: was born mine

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