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McFaran, Frank – Age 17, Year: 1865 – 6th US Colored Cavalry

Frank McFaran – 6th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38964528   NAID File Unit: 38964526     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  6 cavalry

ID: 19457280

Company: E

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 15, 1864

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Lexington

Residence

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

County born: Boyle

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 17

Height: 5’ 63/4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38964528

NAID File Unit: 38964526

Microform: M1817

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