William Thompson

Black Person Information

First Name:
William
Last Name:
Thompson
Family Code:
34319
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Bourbon
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1838
Occupation:
Laborer
Height:
69
Skin Color:
Yellow

Enslaver Information

First Owner Name:
Enslavement status unknown
First Owner Code:
W0000
First Owner State:
KY
First Owner County:
Bourbon
First Owner Year Transferred:
1864
Second Owner Name:
Freed upon joining U.S. Army
Second Owner Code:
Z1000

Military Service

Military Unit:
6th Cavalry USCT Company I
Enlisted Year:
1864

Additional Information

Notes:
Commissary Sergeant - originally enlisted for 117th USCT. Retained his carbine and equipment at discharge.

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