Description
George Williams enlisted in Bedford, Iowa, on September 16, 1863, and was mustered as a Private in the 60th USCT Infantry, Company E. On November 23, 1866, J. W. (John W.) Williams of New Market, Platte County, Missouri signed claim for compensation #391 for an enlisted slave George Williams and swore allegiance before Buchanan County Notary Public J. C. Robidoux.
J. W. Williams claimed he acquired title to George Williams "...by purchase from the Estate of Jenkins Williams, deceased. (George Williams) was sold by the Administrator John W. Williams. See Order of Buchanan County Court (not included)"
William W. Williams and W. M. Edwards of New Market, Platte County, testified under oath that J. W. Williams had owned George Williams for "10 years" and also swore that J. W. Williams was loyal to the U.S. Government and had defended it against the Confederate States of America. Buchanan County Notary Public J. C. Robidoux certified that J. W. Williams, William W. Williams and W. M. Edwards had personally appeared and swore an oath to the truth of the claim. J. W. Williams gave power of attorney to Frank J. White of Jefferson City, Missouri, to prosecute his claim for compensation.Date(s) of Creation
11/23/1866
