Lewis Wilson

Black Person Information

First Name:
Lewis
Last Name:
Wilson
Family Code:
44580
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Knox
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1839
Occupation:
Farmer
Height:
64
Skin Color:
Black

Enslaver Information

First Owner Name:
P. G. / Theodore Wilson
First Owner Code:
W13710
First Owner State:
KY
First Owner County:
Knox
First Owner Year Transferred:
1864
Second Owner Name:
Freed upon joining U.S. Army
Second Owner Code:
Z1000

Military Service

Military Unit:
116th Infantry USCT Company C
Enlisted Year:
1864

Additional Information

Notes:
Reenlisted in Regular Army 10/12/1866 - 9th US Cavalry A very reliable and willing soldier

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