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Franklin, Thomas – Age 21, Year: 1863 – 49th US Colored Infantry

Thomas Franklin – 49th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55391282   NAID File Unit: 55391279     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 49th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  49 infantry

ID: 19432563

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 12,

Enlisted state: Louisiana (La.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Grand Gulf

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: Pendleton

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 32

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55391282

NAID File Unit: 55391279

Microform: M2000

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