John Bell

Black Person Information

First Name:
John
Last Name:
Bell
Family Code:
50794
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Jefferson
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1845
Died Year:
1865
Occupation:
Farmer
Height:
70
Skin Color:
Black

Enslaver Information

First Owner Name:
Enslavement status unknown
First Owner Code:
W0000
First Owner State:
KS
First Owner County:
Jefferson
First Owner Year Transferred:
1863
Second Owner Name:
Freed upon joining U.S. Army
Second Owner Code:
Z1000

Military Service

Military Unit:
18th Infantry USCT Company A
Enlisted Year:
1863

Additional Information

Notes:
Born in Jefferson Co. KY Enlisted at Wyandotte KS Died at Nashville TN Living in St. Louis MO

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