Willis Dry

Black Person Information

First Name:
Willis
Last Name:
Dry
Family Code:
46029
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Casey
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1844
Occupation:
Farmer
Height:
71
Skin Color:
Yellow

Enslaver Information

First Owner Name:
Enslavement status unknown
First Owner Code:
W0000
First Owner State:
TN
First Owner County:
Casey
First Owner Year Transferred:
1863
Second Owner Name:
Freed upon joining U.S. Army
Second Owner Code:
Z1000

Additional Information

Notes:
Born in Casey Co. KY Enlisted at Clarksville TN Retained weapon and accoutrements at discharge $6.00

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