William Barnes

Black Person Information

First Name:
William
Last Name:
Barnes
Family Code:
25067
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Bath
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1846
Occupation:
Farmer
Height:
71
Skin Color:
Yellow

Enslaver Information

First Owner Name:
Dr. Joshua Barnes
First Owner Code:
W08136
First Owner State:
KY
First Owner County:
Bath
First Owner Year Transferred:
1864
Second Owner Name:
Freed upon joining U.S. Army
Second Owner Code:
Z1000

Military Service

Military Unit:
100th Infantry USCT Company F
Enlisted Year:
1864

Additional Information

Notes:
Born in Carter County KY. Retained weapons at discharge. Claim:"Raised him from childhood"