Lincoln Cemetery, Carlisle PA

David S. Mcfarland was born in Carlise, Pennsyvania in May, 1842, the son of John and Mary Mcfarland. David was raised in Lower Dickinson Township with his 5 brothers and 3 sisters, and worked as a laborer. At the age of 20 in January, 1863, Mcfarland was drafted into the army, and was eventually assigned to Company A of the 22nd Regiment of the United States Colored troops. Mcfarland was wounded during the War, which restricted his ability to find work after. He was was discharged in 1865, and returned to Cumberland County. 

John George Peck served in the 25th United States Colored Troops with Company I. He was born around 1836 in Rockingham County, Virginia.¹  Before he enlisted into the 25th U.S. Colored Troops, he did labor work in Frederick County, Virginia.² He had the following physical characteristics: black hair, black eyes, a dark colored complexion, and height of about five foot, ten.³ Before his enlistment, he was believed to be a free man. At 30 years old, on February 3, 1864, he enlisted in the 25th U.S.

Henry Spradley served in the 24th United States Colored Regiment with Company G from March 8, 1865 to December 1, 1865.