In September 1865, after serving in the Confederate army, Wilson Queen swore an oath to uphold the Constitution and accept emancipation.
Head-Quarters Sub-Dist. Clarksburg, Dist. West Virginia
Office Provost Marshal, Clarksburg, W, VA. Sept 1st 1865
Amnesty Oath
I, Wilson Queen, Harrison Co, Va, do solemnly swear in presence of Almighty God, that I will henceforth protect and defend the Constitution of the United States, and the Union of States thereunder, and that I will in like manner abide by and faithfully support all laws and proclamations which has been made during the existing rebellion with reference to the emancipation of slaves. So help me God.
Wilson Queen
Pvt Co F, 20th W VA Cav
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 1st day of Sept 1865
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Capt, Pro. Mar. and A. A. I. G. Sub Dist. Clarksburg
Compiled Confederate Service Records for Wilson Queen, RG 109, National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C.
