Samuel Lewis

Black Person Information

First Name:
Samuel
Last Name:
Lewis
Family Code:
20845
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Washington
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1824
Occupation:
Farmer
Height:
67
Skin Color:
Black

Enslaver Information

First Owner Name:
Michael Tankee
First Owner Code:
W06821
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

Military Service

Military Unit:
12th Heavy Artillery USCT Company D
Enlisted Year:
1864

Additional Information

Notes:
Born in Mercer County KY

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