John A. Fauset

John A. Fauset was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and served in the United States Colored Troops during the Civil War. According to his service records, Fauset worked as a brickmaker before he joined Company D of the 24th USCT on February 16, 1865 in Philadelphia. While appointed Sergeant on February 23, 1865, Fauset was reduced to ranks on August 1, 1865 and transferred to Company K. Fauset regained his position as Sergeant on September 15, but fifteen days later he was mustered out in Richmond, Virginia. (By Don Sailer)
    Full name
    John A. Fauset
    Place of Birth
    Birth Date Certainty
    Estimated
    Gender
    Male
    Race
    Black
    Sectional choice
    North
    Origins
    Free State
    Occupation
    Military
    Other
    Other Occupation
    Brickmaker
    Relation to Slavery
    Free black
    Military
    Union Army
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