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Lofton, David – Age 23, Year: 1865 – 6th US Colored Cavalry

David Lofton – 6th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38963674   NAID File Unit: 38963672     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  6 cavalry

ID: 19457118

Company: M

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 27, 1864

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Owensboro City

Residence

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

County born: Fleming

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: Copper (Coppe or Cop'r)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38963674

NAID File Unit: 38963672

Microform: M1817

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