James Elvis

Black Person Information

First Name:
James
Last Name:
Elvis
Family Code:
45460
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Simpson
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1845
Occupation:
Farmer
Height:
65
Skin Color:
Brown

Enslaver Information

First Owner Name:
Clinton Smith
First Owner Code:
W13955
First Owner State:
TN
First Owner County:
Simpson
First Owner Year Transferred:
1864
Second Owner Name:
Freed upon joining U.S. Army
Second Owner Code:
Z1000

Additional Information

Notes:
Born in Simpson Co KY Enlisted at Chattanooga TN GSW to left foot 7/25/1865 Listed as single - closest relative Elizabeth SMITH

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