James L. Smith

Black Person Information

First Name:
James L.
Last Name:
Smith
Family Code:
21500
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Bath
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1846
Occupation:
Farmer
Height:
64
Skin Color:
Black

Enslaver Information

First Owner Name:
Wallace Smith
First Owner Code:
W07292
First Owner State:
KY
First Owner County:
Bath
First Owner Year Transferred:
1864
Second Owner Name:
Freed upon joining U.S. Army
Second Owner Code:
Z1000

Military Service

Military Unit:
12th Heavy Artillery USCT Company F
Enlisted Year:
1864

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