William Cissell

Black Person Information

First Name:
William
Last Name:
Cissell
Family Code:
24850
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Marion
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1844
Occupation:
Farmer
Height:
68
Skin Color:
Copper

Enslaver Information

First Owner Name:
John Cissell
First Owner Code:
W02856BA
First Owner State:
KY
First Owner County:
Marion
First Owner Year Transferred:
1864
Second Owner Name:
Freed upon joining U.S. Army
Second Owner Code:
Z1000

Military Service

Military Unit:
5th Cavalry USCT Company D
Enlisted Year:
1864

Additional Information

Notes:
Enlisted without consent. Missing in action at Saltville VA 10/2/1864.

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