George R. Wood

Black Person Information

First Name:
George R.
Last Name:
Wood
Family Code:
50783
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Clark
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1821
Occupation:
Teamster
Height:
68
Skin Color:
Black

Enslaver Information

First Owner Name:
Enslavement status unknown
First Owner Code:
W0000
First Owner State:
MO
First Owner County:
Clark
First Owner Year Transferred:
1865
Second Owner Name:
Freed upon joining U.S. Army
Second Owner Code:
Z1000

Military Service

Military Unit:
17th Infantry USCT Company D
Enlisted Year:
1865

Additional Information

Notes:
Born in Clark Co KY Enlisted at St. Joseph MO. Substitute for George W. Graylor of Nevada IL Retained weapon and accoutrements at discharge

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