William Bligh

Black Person Information

First Name:
William
Last Name:
Bligh
Family Code:
33283
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Madison
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1844
Occupation:
Farmer
Height:
71
Skin Color:
Black

Enslaver Information

First Owner Name:
James Blythe
First Owner Code:
W04413
First Owner State:
KY
First Owner County:
Madison
First Owner Year Transferred:
1865
Second Owner Name:
Freed upon joining U.S. Army
Second Owner Code:
Z1000

Military Service

Military Unit:
6th Cavalry USCT Company L
Enlisted Year:
1865

Additional Information

Notes:
Corporal.