George Thomas

Black Person Information

First Name:
George
Last Name:
Thomas
Family Code:
26637
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Henry
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1846
Occupation:
Laborer
Height:
66
Skin Color:
Black

Enslaver Information

First Owner Name:
Jeptha Bright
First Owner Code:
W08855
First Owner State:
KY
First Owner County:
Henry
First Owner Year Transferred:
1858
Second Owner Name:
E. Coleman Bright
Second Owner Code:
W08855A
Second Owner Year Transferred:
1864
Third Owner Name:
Freed upon joining U.S. Army
Third Owner Code:
Z1000

Military Service

Military Unit:
5th Cavalry USCT Company D
Enlisted Year:
1864

Additional Information

Notes:
Claim: "…was given to me by my father Jeptha Bright in the year 1858. . ."

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