Lawson Thompson

Black Person Information

First Name:
Lawson
Last Name:
Thompson
Family Code:
93270
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Fayette
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1831.0
Occupation:
Laborer
Height:
65
Skin Color:
Copper

Enslaver Information

First Owner Name:
John R. Viley
First Owner Code:
W28060
First Owner State:
KY
First Owner County:
Fayette
First Owner Year Transferred:
1864
Second Owner Name:
Freed upon joining U.S. Army
Second Owner Code:
Z1000

Military Service

Military Unit:
119th Infantry USCT F&S
Enlisted Year:
1864.0

Additional Information

Notes:
Born in Fayette Co KY Enlisted at Lexington KY QM SGT

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