William A. Bell

Black Person Information

First Name:
William A.
Last Name:
Bell
Family Code:
43656
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Woodford
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1844
Occupation:
Farmer
Height:
69
Skin Color:
Black

Enslaver Information

First Owner Name:
John Morris
First Owner Code:
W09061
First Owner State:
KY
First Owner County:
Woodford
First Owner Year Transferred:
1864
Second Owner Name:
Freed upon joining U.S. Army
Second Owner Code:
Z1000

Military Service

Military Unit:
116th Infantry USCT Company B
Enlisted Year:
1864

Additional Information

Notes:
Reenlisted in Regular Army 10/1866

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