James Ray

Black Person Information

First Name:
James
Last Name:
Ray
AKA Last Name:
Spencer
Family Code:
37095
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Marion
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1837
Died Year:
1919
Died Date:
6/18/1919
Occupation:
Laborer
Height:
62.5
Skin Color:
Black

Enslaver Information

First Owner Name:
Matilda? Ray
First Owner Code:
W07776
First Owner State:
KY
First Owner County:
Marion
First Owner Year Transferred:
1864
Second Owner Name:
Freed upon joining U.S. Army
Second Owner Code:
Z1000

Military Service

Military Unit:
100th Infantry USCT Company A
Enlisted Year:
1864

Additional Information

Notes:
Enlisted without consent. (Mantla Ray)

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