Black Person Information
First Name:
William
Last Name:
Short
Family Code:
45723
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Daviess
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1819
Occupation:
Farmer
Height:
67
Skin Color:
Black
Enslaver Information
First Owner Name:
Enslavement status unknown
First Owner Code:
W0000
First Owner State:
TN
First Owner County:
Daviess
First Owner Year Transferred:
1864
Second Owner Name:
Freed upon joining U.S. Army
Second Owner Code:
Z1000
Military Service
Military Unit:
15th Infantry USCT Company I
Enlisted Year:
1864
Additional Information
Notes:
Born in Davies Co. KY Enlisted at Clarksville TN Transfer from 9th USCHA CHECK Retained weapon and accoutrements at discharge $6.00