James Abell

Black Person Information

First Name:
James
Last Name:
Abell
Family Code:
39426
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Marion
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1818
Occupation:
Farmer
Height:
67
Skin Color:
Black

Enslaver Information

First Owner Name:
Madison Abell
First Owner Code:
W10885
First Owner State:
KY
First Owner County:
Marion
First Owner Year Transferred:
1865
Second Owner Name:
Freed upon joining U.S. Army
Second Owner Code:
Z1000

Military Service

Military Unit:
125th Infantry USCT Company C
Enlisted Year:
1865

Additional Information

Notes:
Enlisted without consent - enlistment papers say age 47, discharge says 37

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