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Franklin, Alexander – Age 25, Year: 1864 – 6th US Colored Cavalry

Alexander Franklin – 6th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38958001   NAID File Unit: 38957999     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  6 cavalry

ID: 19455941

Company: I

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 8, 1864

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: london

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Lee

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38958001

NAID File Unit: 38957999

Microform: M1817

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