Washington Beasley

Black Person Information

First Name:
Washington
Last Name:
Beasley
AKA:
Nan
AKA Last Name:
Nan
Family Code:
94019A
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Graves
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
nan
Birthday:
nan
Died Year:
1866
Occupation:
Blacksmith

Enslaver Information

First Owner Name:
S. Benjamin Wright
First Owner Code:
W28144
First Owner State:
KY
First Owner County:
Graves
First Owner Year Transferred:
1864
Second Owner Name:
Freed upon joining U.S. Army
Second Owner Code:
Z1000

Family

Married:
TRUE
Spouse's Name:
Sarah Akers

Military Service

Military Unit:
8th Heavy Artillery USCT Company C
Enlisted Year:
1864.0

Additional Information

Notes:
Enlisted at Paducah KY Married by Robert WRIGHT Died on board the Steamer "Pauline Carroll" enroute to Louisville KY

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