Pompey Russell

Black Person Information

First Name:
Pompey
Last Name:
Russell
Family Code:
87704
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Spencer
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1831
Died Year:
1865
Died Date:
4/30/2865
Occupation:
Farm Hand
Height:
64
Skin Color:
Black

Enslaver Information

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

Military Service

Military Unit:
123rd Infantry USCT Company B
Enlisted Year:
1864

Additional Information

Notes:
Born in Spencer Co KY Enlisted at Louisville KY Died on board Steamer "Rocket" on Mississippi River near Memphis KY 4/20/1865

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