David M'Farland

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. 

After David's return to Pennsylvania, he resided in Mount Holly Springs, and married Margaret. David and Maragaret had 3 children, Mary E., Wilmer and John. Margaret passed away sometime before 1900. McFarland passed away on December 10th, 1990 from heart failure at the age of 58, and is buried at Lincoln Cemetery in Carlisile, PA.