Wiley Embry

Black Person Information

First Name:
Wiley
Last Name:
Embry
Family Code:
42123
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Madison
State Born in:
VA
Birth Year:
1842
Occupation:
Harness Maker
Height:
66.5
Skin Color:
Black

Enslaver Information

First Owner Name:
Thomas Embry
First Owner Code:
W09290
First Owner State:
KY
First Owner County:
Madison
First Owner Year Transferred:
1864
Second Owner Name:
Freed upon joining U.S. Army
Second Owner Code:
Z1000

Military Service

Military Unit:
114th Infantry USCT Company B
Enlisted Year:
1864

Additional Information

Notes:
Born in Richmond VA. Musician

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