Willis Elkins

Black Person Information

First Name:
Willis
Last Name:
Elkins
Family Code:
45301
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Clark
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1820.0
Occupation:
Laborer
Height:
66.875
Skin Color:
Yellow

Enslaver Information

First Owner Name:
William Cushenberry
First Owner Code:
W16770
First Owner State:
KY
First Owner County:
Clark
First Owner Year Transferred:
1865
Second Owner Name:
Freed upon joining U.S. Army
Second Owner Code:
Z1000

Military Service

Military Unit:
13th Heavy Artillery USCT Company H
Enlisted Year:
1865.0

Additional Information

Notes:
Born in Clark Co KY Transfer from 121st USCT Enlisted at Maysville KY

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