Waites, William T.
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Title
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Waites, William T.
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Gender
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Male
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Biography
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William T. Waites was born in Boone County (Ky.). His military records describe him as "negro" with an occupation of "fireman." His height was 5 feet and 10 inches.
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He served aboard two vessels. His muster records place him aboard the Petrel II on 30 Sep 1863, and on the Prairie Bird on 30 Jun, 30 Sep and 31 Dec 1864.
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Member
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Waites family
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Birth date
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circa 1823
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Held rank
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1st Class boy
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Place of enlistment
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Yazoo City (Miss.)
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Service began
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8 Aug 1863
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Service ended
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1864
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Relationship
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Slaveholder(s): unknown