George Watson

Black Person Information

First Name:
George
Last Name:
Watson
Family Code:
93233
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Henderson
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1836.0
Occupation:
Laborer
Height:
60
Skin Color:
Black

Enslaver Information

First Owner Name:
Enslavement status unknown
First Owner Code:
W0000
First Owner State:
NY
First Owner County:
Henderson
First Owner Year Transferred:
1864
Second Owner Name:
Freed upon joining U.S. Army
Second Owner Code:
Z1000

Military Service

Military Unit:
31st Infantry USCT Company I
Enlisted Year:
1864.0

Additional Information

Notes:
Born in Kentucky Enlisted at Buffalo NY as a substitute for Salem Griswold Kennedy of Buffalo NY Listed as married to Elizabeth WATSON, residing in Henderson, Henderson Co KY

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