Black Person Information
First Name:
William
Last Name:
Jones
Family Code:
44082
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Nicholas
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1846
Occupation:
Farmer
Height:
66
Skin Color:
Black
Enslaver Information
First Owner Name:
Martha Jones
First Owner Code:
W13391
First Owner State:
KY
First Owner County:
Nicholas
First Owner Year Transferred:
1864
Second Owner Name:
Freed upon joining U.S. Army
Second Owner Code:
Z1000
Military Service
Military Unit:
116th Infantry USCT Company C
Enlisted Year:
1864
Additional Information
Notes:
CPL on Color Guard - then to SGT An excellent and faithful soldier- retained Enfield RM and accoutrements at discharge