Sam Chesser

Black Person Information

First Name:
Sam
Last Name:
Chesser
Family Code:
25810
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Washington
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1827
Occupation:
Farmer
Height:
72
Skin Color:
Black

Enslaver Information

First Owner Name:
William Chesser
First Owner Code:
W08438
First Owner State:
KY
First Owner County:
Washington
First Owner Year Transferred:
1864
Second Owner Name:
Freed upon joining U.S. Army
Second Owner Code:
Z1000

Additional Information

Notes:
Enlisted without consent. Arrested by Civil Authorities in Alexandria VA 3 JUL 1866 - unknown disposition.

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