Lewis Mitchell

Black Person Information

First Name:
Lewis
Last Name:
Mitchell
Family Code:
40021
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Marion
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1847
Died Year:
1867
Occupation:
Laborer
Height:
70
Skin Color:
Copper

Enslaver Information

First Owner Name:
William K. Mitchell
First Owner Code:
W11296
First Owner State:
KY
First Owner County:
Marion
First Owner Year Transferred:
1865
Second Owner Name:
Freed upon joining U.S. Army
Second Owner Code:
Z1000

Military Service

Military Unit:
125th Infantry USCT Company A
Enlisted Year:
1865

Additional Information

Notes:
Enlisted without consent Claim: I purchased him of James H. Mattingly 31 JAN 1863. Died of gunshot wound in a quarrel at Ft Craig NM. Wife lives in Raywick KY

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