William Russell

Black Person Information

First Name:
William
Last Name:
Russell
Family Code:
26510
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Taylor
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1844
Occupation:
Farmer
Height:
66
Skin Color:
Copper

Enslaver Information

First Owner Name:
Augusta Russell
First Owner Code:
W08778
First Owner State:
KY
First Owner County:
Taylor
First Owner Year Transferred:
1864
Second Owner Name:
Freed upon joining U.S. Army
Second Owner Code:
Z1000

Military Service

Military Unit:
5th Cavalry USCT Company I
Enlisted Year:
1864

Additional Information

Notes:
Originally enlisted for 108th USCT. Enlisted without consent.

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