James Steele

Black Person Information

First Name:
James
Last Name:
Steele
Family Code:
17840
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Oldham
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1839

Enslaver Information

First Owner Name:
William Yager
First Owner Code:
W05936
First Owner State:
KY
First Owner County:
Oldham
First Owner Year Transferred:
1864
Second Owner Name:
Freed upon joining U.S. Army
Second Owner Code:
Z1000

Military Service

Military Unit:
13th Heavy Artillery USCT
Enlisted Year:
1864

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