Simon Newland

Black Person Information

First Name:
Simon
Last Name:
Newland
Family Code:
16139
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Shelby
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1845
Occupation:
Laborer
Height:
67
Skin Color:
Copper

Enslaver Information

First Owner Name:
Benoni S. Newland
First Owner Code:
W05272
First Owner State:
KY
First Owner County:
Shelby
First Owner Year Transferred:
1865
Second Owner Name:
Freed upon joining U.S. Army
Second Owner Code:
Z1000

Military Service

Military Unit:
13th Heavy Artillery USCT Company B
Enlisted Year:
1865

Additional Information

Notes:
Original notes say owner is Isaac Newland - enlisted without consent. Claim: "acquired by gift on or about 10 May 1865"