William Smith

Black Person Information

First Name:
William
Last Name:
Smith
Family Code:
26570
Color:
Mulatto
Gender:
Male
County:
Boone
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1838
Occupation:
Sailor
Height:
69
Skin Color:
Tawny

Enslaver Information

First Owner Name:
Enslavement status unknown
First Owner Code:
W0000
First Owner State:
KY
First Owner County:
Boone
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 L
Enlisted Year:
1864

Additional Information

Notes:
Substitute. Discharged at expiration of service 1865 (1 year)

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