Black Person Information
First Name:
Thomas
Last Name:
Besst
Family Code:
39491
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Washington
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1837
Occupation:
Laborer
Height:
73.5
Skin Color:
Yellow
Enslaver Information
First Owner Name:
David K. Best
First Owner Code:
W07411
First Owner State:
KY
First Owner County:
Washington
First Owner Year Transferred:
1865
Second Owner Name:
Freed upon joining U.S. Army
Second Owner Code:
Z1000
Military Service
Military Unit:
125th Infantry USCT Company A
Enlisted Year:
1865
Additional Information
Notes:
Enlisted without consent