William Lewis

Black Person Information

First Name:
William
Last Name:
Lewis
Family Code:
04290A
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Nelson
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1852
Description:
Copper Complexion
Skin Color:
Copper

Enslaver Information

First Owner Name:
General Joseph Lewis
First Owner Code:
W00947XX
First Owner State:
KY
First Owner County:
Nelson
First Owner Year Transferred:
1828
Second Owner Name:
Rebecca Harris Lansdale Lewis
Second Owner Code:
W00947Z
Second Owner Alt Code:
W00946Z
Second Owner Year Transferred:
1857
Third Owner Name:
Free
Third Owner Code:
W0000
Year Emancipated:
1857

Family

Mother's Name:
Theresa Lewis
Mother's Family Code:
04290

Additional Information

Notes:
Emanicipated on 12 January 1857 with mother in consideration of $100.00 and other considerations

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