Silas Wells

Black Person Information

First Name:
Silas
Last Name:
Wells
Family Code:
41802
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Daviess
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1835
Occupation:
Laborer
Height:
66
Skin Color:
Black

Enslaver Information

First Owner Name:
John Wells
First Owner Code:
W12138
First Owner State:
KY
First Owner County:
Daviess
First Owner Year Transferred:
1864
Second Owner Name:
Freed upon joining U.S. Army
Second Owner Code:
Z1000

Military Service

Military Unit:
Unassigned Infantry
Enlisted Year:
1864

Additional Information

Notes:
Born in Shelby Co. KY

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