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Penny, Franklin – Age 37, Year: 1864 – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Franklin Penny – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38454956   NAID File Unit: 38454954     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  6 artillery

ID: 19488876

Company: L

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 15,

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Natchez

Residence

State born: 

County born: Wilson

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 34

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Eye color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Hair color: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Record Info

NAID: 38454956

NAID File Unit: 38454954

Microform: M1818

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