William Owens

Black Person Information

First Name:
William
Last Name:
Owens
Family Code:
92981
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Spencer
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1846.0
Occupation:
Farmer
Height:
66
Skin Color:
Black

Enslaver Information

First Owner Name:
Robert Cockrell
First Owner Code:
W27974
First Owner State:
KY
First Owner County:
Spencer
First Owner Year Transferred:
1865
Second Owner Name:
Freed upon joining U.S. Army
Second Owner Code:
Z1000

Military Service

Military Unit:
119th Infantry USCT Company B
Enlisted Year:
1865.0

Additional Information

Notes:
Born in Shelby Co KY Enlisted at Lexington KY

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