Lafayette Merriweather

Black Person Information

First Name:
Lafayette
Last Name:
Merriweather
Family Code:
50336A
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Todd
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1828
Died Year:
1865
Occupation:
Farmer
Height:
69
Skin Color:
Black

Enslaver Information

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

Family

Mother's Name:
Unknown Merriweather
Mother's Family Code:
30336
Father's Name:
Charley Merriweather
Father's Family Code:
50335

Military Service

Military Unit:
16th Infantry USCT Company F
Enlisted Year:
1863

Additional Information

Notes:
Born in Todd Co. KY Enlisted at Clarksville TN Died at Chattanooga TN

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