Howard Gray

Black Person Information

First Name:
Howard
Last Name:
Gray
Family Code:
25989
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Henry
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1832
Occupation:
Laborer
Height:
71
Skin Color:
Black

Enslaver Information

First Owner Name:
James McConathay
First Owner Code:
W13406XX
First Owner State:
KY
First Owner County:
Henry
First Owner Year Transferred:
1850
Second Owner Name:
Daniel Brannin
Second Owner Code:
W08551
Second Owner State:
KY
Second Owner Year Transferred:
1862
Third Owner Name:
Mrs. Maria L. Brannin
Third Owner Code:
W08551Z
Third Owner State:
KY
Third Owner Year Transferred:
1864
Fourth Owner Name:
Freed upon joining U.S. Army

Military Service

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

Additional Information

Notes:
Claim (widow of Daniel Brannin) : "was bought at the estate sale of James McConathy in 1850. . ."

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