William Gates

Black Person Information

First Name:
William
Last Name:
Gates
Family Code:
87950
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Graves
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1841
Occupation:
Laborer
Height:
71
Skin Color:
Brown

Enslaver Information

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

Military Service

Military Unit:
4th Heavy Artillery USCT Company M
Enlisted Year:
1864

Additional Information

Notes:
Born in Graves Co KY Enlisted at Columbus KY CPL

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