Black Person Information
First Name:
George W.
Last Name:
Lewis
Family Code:
53939
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Fleming
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1838
Occupation:
Farmer
Height:
69
Skin Color:
Brown
Enslaver Information
First Owner Name:
Enslavement status unknown
First Owner Code:
W0000
First Owner State:
MA
First Owner County:
Fleming
First Owner Year Transferred:
1863
Second Owner Name:
Freed upon joining U.S. Army
Second Owner Code:
Z1000
Military Service
Military Unit:
55th Massachusetts Cld Infantry Company E
Enlisted Year:
1863
Additional Information
Notes:
Enlisted at Readville MA Closest relative Mrs. Mary Dorcas LEWIS of Brown Co. OH Retained weapon and accoutrements at discharge.