Black Person Information
First Name:
George W.
Last Name:
Mason
Family Code:
43483
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Graves
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1844
Died Year:
1865
Occupation:
Laborer
Height:
67
Skin Color:
Brown
Enslaver Information
First Owner Name:
Enslavement status unknown
First Owner Code:
W0000
First Owner State:
KY
First Owner County:
Graves
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:
Was in battle of Paducah 3/26.1864 and skirmish on the Cumberland River 6/18/1864. Died at Paducah KY