James W. Nelson

Black Person Information

First Name:
James W.
Last Name:
Nelson
Family Code:
53880
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Franklin
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1845
Died Year:
1864
Occupation:
Laborer
Height:
66
Skin Color:
Black

Enslaver Information

First Owner Name:
Enslavement status unknown
First Owner Code:
W0000
First Owner State:
KS
First Owner County:
Franklin
First Owner Year Transferred:
1864
Second Owner Name:
Freed upon joining U.S. Army
Second Owner Code:
Z1000

Military Service

Military Unit:
Independent Battery, Colored Light Artillery
Enlisted Year:
1864

Additional Information

Notes:
Enlisted at Wyandotte KS Died at Fort Leavenworth KS 9/29/1864

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