James W. Stephenson

Black Person Information

First Name:

James W.

Last Name:

Stephenson

Family Code:

54016A

Color:

Black

Gender:

Male

County:

Nicholas

State Born in:

Birth Year:

1840.0

Occupation:

Blacksmith

Height:

67.5

Skin Color:

Brown

Enslaver Information

First Owner Name:

Enslavement status unknown

First Owner Code:

W0000

First Owner State:

First Owner County:

Nicholas

First Owner Year Transferred:

1863

Second Owner Name:

Freed upon joining U.S. Army

Second Owner Code:

Z1000

Family

Mother's Name:

Unknown Stephenson

Mother's Family Code:

54016

Military Service

Military Unit:

55th Massachusetts Cld Infantry Company K

Enlisted Year:

1863.0

Additional Information

Notes:

Enlisted at Readville MA Father is Leonard STEVENSON, Jacksonville IL Wounded in action at Honey Hill SC 11/20/1864 - in left forefinger by Musket Ball.