Harry Yewell

Black Person Information

First Name:
Harry
Last Name:
Yewell
AKA:
Sam Butler
Family Code:
15181
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Bullitt
Birth Year:
1776
Occupation:
Musician
Description:
Trim made fellow, a little yellow cast on his complexion, large scar on his forehead, a little closer to one eye than the other, and stands nearly up and down.
Height:
70
Skin Color:
Black

Enslaver Information

First Owner Name:
James Yewell
First Owner Code:
W00251
First Owner State:
KY
First Owner County:
Bullitt
First Owner Year Transferred:
1798

Additional Information

Notes:
Fiddler. "(h)e took with him two deep blue broad cloth coats, nankin overalls, and white shirt, with sundry other cloaths. I learn he has a forged pass, calls himself SAM BUTLER, and passes for a blacksmith, but does not understand the business that I know of."

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