Black Person Information
First Name:
George
Last Name:
Richards
Family Code:
44787
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
McCracken
State Born in:
NC
Birth Year:
1827
Died Year:
1864
Occupation:
Farmer
Height:
71.5
Skin Color:
Black
Enslaver Information
First Owner Name:
Enslavement status unknown
First Owner Code:
W0000
First Owner State:
KY
First Owner County:
McCracken
First Owner Year Transferred:
1864
Second Owner Name:
Freed upon joining U.S. Army
Second Owner Code:
Z1000
Military Service
Military Unit:
8th Heavy Artillery USCT Company C
Enlisted Year:
1864
Additional Information
Notes:
In the battle of Paducah 3/25/1864 and skirmish on the Cumberland River 6/18/1864. Died at Paducah KY