1866-1867 U.S. Colored Troops Slave Compensation Claims
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Description
Philip Washington had enlisted at Jacksonville Illinois on April 6, 1865 and was mustered in as a Private with the 13th USCT Artillery Heavy, Company D. On November 21, 1866, Philip Coots signed claim number 40 for compensation for an enlisted slave Philip Washington. Coots sworn oath of allegiance before Platte County Circuit Court Clerk George W. Belt.
Patrick Coots claimed he had acquired title to Philip Washington because the mother of said Philip Washington was owned by Coots and Philip Washington was born the property of Patrick Coots.
Robert Cain and Thomas J. Moore of Platte County testified under oath that Patrick Coots had owned Philip Washington for "many years." W. O. Busey and William Wislell(sp) of Platte County testified under oath that Coots was loyal to the government of the United States and head defended it against the Confederate States of America. Coots gave power of attorney to the law firm of Chipman, Hosmer and Co. to prosecute his claim for compensation. Platte County Circuit Court Clerk George W. Belt certified that Patrick Coots, Robert Cain, Thomas J Moore, W. O. Busey and William Wislell(sp) all appeared before him and under oath swore to the facts and truthfulness of the claim.
Date(s) of Creation
11/21/1866
Other Names and Numbers
Other Names
Name Type
Enslaved
Other Name
Washington, Philip
Name Type
Free Blacks
Other Name
Washington, Philip
Name Type
Enslaver
Other Name
Coots, Patrick S.
Other Numbers
Number Type
Source Citation
Other Number
Military Service Records of United States Colored Troops: Infantry Organizations, 8th through 13th, including the 11th (new), 1861-1865: (Washington, Philip, SCC Claim #0040)
