William J. Scruggs

Black Person Information

First Name:
William J.
Last Name:
Scruggs
Family Code:
45534
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Harrison
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1842
Occupation:
Farmer
Height:
66.5
Skin Color:
Dark Brown

Enslaver Information

First Owner Name:
Andrew Scott
First Owner Code:
W13961
First Owner State:
TN
First Owner County:
Harrison
First Owner Year Transferred:
1863
Second Owner Name:
Freed upon joining U.S. Army
Second Owner Code:
Z1000

Military Service

Military Unit:
14th Infantry USCT Company K
Enlisted Year:
1863

Additional Information

Notes:
Born in Bourbon Co. KY Enlisted at Gallatin TN Alternate owner Richard Scruggs Hawkins Co. TN

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