Nelson Blackwell

Black Person Information

First Name:
Nelson
Last Name:
Blackwell
Family Code:
33277
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Henderson
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1843
Died Year:
1866
Occupation:
Farmer
Height:
68
Skin Color:
Brown

Enslaver Information

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

Military Service

Military Unit:
6th Cavalry USCT Company E
Enlisted Year:
1864

Additional Information

Notes:
Transfer from 120th USCT Infantry. Father listed as John Wayne

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