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Matlock, Furman – Age 23, Year: 1865 – 6th US Colored Cavalry

Furman Matlock – 6th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38964137   NAID File Unit: 38964134     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  6 cavalry

ID: 19457190

Company: G

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 7, 1865

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Lexington

Residence

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

County born: Caldwell

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Copper (Coppe or Cop'r)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38964137

NAID File Unit: 38964134

Microform: M1817

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