My transcribed 1890 Wilkinson County Mississippi US Census of Union Veterans and Widows lists the Names and Military Units of Union Army Surviving Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and Widows in the Census. At least two (2) are white Union Soldiers from Pennsylvania Regiments, leaving a total of 66 remaining Union Veterans of African descent, four (4) are Navy Veterans.
It is important to note that not all the Wilkinson County Veterans who fought in the Civil War are on the Wilkinson County Veterans lists. Many others lived in other locations in 1890 and are not included. Below are the names of those Veterans who were living in Wilkinson County in 1890 and were enumerated in the Census.
This ancestry lingo is relatively new to me. What does the phrase “chattel slavery” mean? In addition on the 1890 census of Union Soldiers from Wilkerson county, are Nolan Veal and Stephen Payne related to us? I know that Phillip McWhorter is our great great grandfather, are there any others on the listing relatives? Surprisingly to me, I’m finding the history of our ancestors quite interesting. Keep it coming brother.
Chattel Slavery refers to treating human beings like property. Our people were bought, sold, traded, worked to death, then thrown away. They were on the same property list with horses, cows and furniture. Nolan Veal is a cousin. Stephen Payne is from Maryland, not likely related to the Woodville Payne family.
Thank you for bringing this to light. I have John J. Cage in my tree and came upon this record in the past but I appreciate you providing much more detail on our ancestors and their neighbors. Very good information and I think I will look at this again with the additional names in mind.
Thanks for your comments Monica.
I listened to your podcast last night, and it is wonderful. I appreciate all of your help and tips on exploring my families history in Woodville. My ancestors are coming to life in a way I never thought they could as so much has been lost or simple not shared. Clearly there were a lot of painful memories that we can only begin to understand, but our ancestors deserve to be remembered and carried on in our stories and minds as well as through our blood. We need to know all of it. The good, the bad and the unforgivable. Thank you again and I look forward to continuing our discussions. I can learn a lot from you.
Kristin thanks for taking the time to read my posts. Your ancestor was one of the Black Civil War “Men of Honor” in Wilkinson County, MS and his story should be remembered and passed down to your family. Just let me know if there is anything else I can do to help.
Interesting information
Thanks for sharing
Thanks for reading Willie.
Thank YOU! Your detailed / in-depth research truly highlights the “MEN of HONOR Soldiers and Sailors in the Wilkinson County Union Veterans Census”.
This is a tremendous resource for so many people who are trying to research their ancestors and / or who are interested in knowing more about the United States Colored Troops (USCT)! Almostdisappeared.com is an invaluable resource site. Will definitely share your link with others. Looking forward to an outgrowth of amazing discoveries!
I am especially excited as there were many soldiers from Wilkinson County who served at Ft. McPherson, Natchez, MS. I have a number of ancestral family members who served in Natchez as well. We are trying to connect with as many descendants of those USCT soldiers who served in Natchez.
A Facebook group has been created now to help connect those descendants. HERE’s the information and link for the group:
Descendants of Natchez USCT (D.O.N. – USCT) Facebook group has been established to foster communication for sharing and preserving the history and memories of the Natchez U.S. Colored Troops (U.S.C.T.)
https://www.facebook.com/groups/4041931392512110
Blessings! for your continued work on the battlefield of research!
Thanks for your encouraging comments Deborah. The Descendants of Natchez USCT sounds exciting. Let’s stay in touch.