John Wilson

Black Person Information

First Name:
John
Last Name:
Wilson
Family Code:
45126
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Bath
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1841
Occupation:
Farmer
Height:
66
Skin Color:
Brown

Enslaver Information

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

Military Service

Military Unit:
8th Heavy Artillery USCT Company G
Enlisted Year:
1865

Additional Information

Notes:
Enlisted at Cairo IL

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