Black Person Information
First Name:
William P.
Last Name:
Downen
Family Code:
87929
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Calloway
State Born in:
NC
Birth Year:
1828
Occupation:
Farmer
Height:
66
Skin Color:
Black
Enslaver Information
First Owner Name:
Enslavement status unknown
First Owner Code:
W0000
First Owner State:
KY
First Owner County:
Calloway
First Owner Year Transferred:
1863
Second Owner Name:
Freed upon joining U.S. Army
Second Owner Code:
Z1000
Additional Information
Notes:
Born in Bertie NC Enlisted at Columbus KY. Said he was freed by his master and resided in Calaway Co KY Reportedly KIA or captured around March 25 1864 by guerillas