Nelson McElroy

Black Person Information

First Name:
Nelson
Last Name:
McElroy
Family Code:
24334
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Hardin
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1845
Occupation:
Farmer
Height:
64
Skin Color:
Black

Enslaver Information

First Owner Name:
Garrett McElroy
First Owner Code:
W07707
First Owner State:
KY
First Owner County:
Hardin
First Owner Year Transferred:
1864
Second Owner Name:
Freed upon joining U.S. Army
Second Owner Code:
Z1000

Military Service

Military Unit:
108th Infantry USCT Company C
Enlisted Year:
1864

Additional Information

Notes:
Born in Washington County KY. Enlisted without consent

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