Jesse Smith

Black Person Information

First Name:
Jesse
Last Name:
Smith
Family Code:
26561
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Jefferson
State Born in:
MS
Birth Year:
1836
Occupation:
Laborer
Height:
67.5
Skin Color:
Black

Enslaver Information

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

Military Service

Military Unit:
5th Cavalry USCT Company A
Enlisted Year:
1864

Additional Information

Notes:
Born in Vicksburg MS. Corporal

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