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McFarland, Layfayette – Age 23, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

Layfayette McFarland – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38254850   NAID File Unit: 38254847     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  1 artillery

ID: 19477390

Company: M

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 14, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: Knox

Enlisted town: Knoxville

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Roane

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Yellow

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38254850

NAID File Unit: 38254847

Microform: M1818

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