William Adams

Black Person Information

First Name:
William
Last Name:
Adams
Family Code:
28022
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1839
Occupation:
Cook
Height:
66
Skin Color:
Black

Enslaver Information

First Owner Name:
Enslavement status unknown
First Owner Code:
W0000
First Owner State:
IA
First Owner Year Transferred:
1864
Second Owner Name:
Freed upon joining U.S. Army
Second Owner Code:
Z1000

Military Service

Military Unit:
1st Iowa Infantry, African Descent Company C
Enlisted Year:
1864

Additional Information

Notes:
Enlisted in Davenport IA

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