George Ligon (bef. 1847)

George Ligon

Born before 1847 in Virginia, United States

[uncertain]

Son of [father unknown] and [mother unknown]

[sibling(s) unknown]

[spouse(s) unknown]

[children unknown]

Died [date unknown] [location unknown]

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Profile last modified 11 Nov 2022 | Created 1 Feb 2022

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This enslaved ancestor's profile has a preliminary Last Name At Birth (LNAB) until a surname can be determined. Please see the US Black Heritage Naming Conventions for Slaves before merging or changing the LNAB.

Biography

George Ligon is a part of US Black heritage.

George was a slave who was impressed by agents of the Confederate government to perform work on brook fortifications at an unstated location [probably near Richmond, Virginia], from November 1862 to January 1863. During that time, George worked 48 days, for which his owner, William Daniel Ligon, received $16 per month. George appears on Payroll 123 for slaves impressed from Nelson County, Virginia.

The year of George's birth is estimated based on the thought that he was likely at least 15 years of age at the time of his impressment.

Slave Owners

William Daniel Ligon

Note regarding the place holder LNAB being used: This surname is being used currently as a place holder surname until it can be determined what surname this person used.

Sources

“Slave Payroll 123.” National Archives and Records Administration. National Archives and Records Administration. Accessed October 13, 2021. https://catalog.archives.gov/id/24486674.

[Payrolls for Nelson County, Virginia]

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