Black Person Information
First Name:
James W.
Last Name:
Stephenson
Family Code:
54016A
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Nicholas
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1840
Occupation:
Blacksmith
Height:
67.5
Skin Color:
Brown
Enslaver Information
First Owner Name:
Enslavement status unknown
First Owner Code:
W0000
First Owner State:
MA
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
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.