Black Person Information
First Name:
William E.
Last Name:
Rankins
Family Code:
21163
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Wayne
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1837
Occupation:
Farmer
Height:
68.75
Skin Color:
Copper
Enslaver Information
First Owner Name:
Robert Rankins
First Owner Code:
W07031
First Owner County:
Wayne
First Owner Year Transferred:
1864
Second Owner Name:
Freed upon joining U.S. Army
Second Owner Code:
Z1000
Military Service
Military Unit:
12th Heavy Artillery USCT Company E
Enlisted Year:
1864