Black Person Information
First Name:
Taylor
Last Name:
Shy
Family Code:
21290
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Mercer
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1845
Occupation:
Farmer
Height:
67
Skin Color:
Black
Enslaver Information
First Owner Name:
James Shy
First Owner Code:
W06721
First Owner State:
KY
First Owner County:
Mercer
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 A
Enlisted Year:
1864