Maine GenealogyCivil War Sailors Record of Matthew Oliver
| Name of sailor: | Matthew Oliver |
| Rank: | Ordinary Seaman |
| Age: | 26 |
| Occupation: | Carpenter |
| Place of birth: | Georgetown |
| 5' 11" | |
| Complexion: | Rather Dark |
| Eye color: | Blue |
| Hair color: | Dark & slightly bald |
| Marks and scars: | M.O. on inside left fore-arm |
| Marital status: | Married |
| Number of children: | 5 |
| Residence: | Georgetown |
| Date of enlistment: | 6 Sept. 1864 |
| Place of enlistment: | Portland |
| Term of service: | 1 years |
| Date left service: | 6 June 1865 |
| How left service: | Discharged |
| Ships: | Ohio, Colorado, Nipsic |
| Remarks: | |
| Rate Last Cruise: | |
| Can Read?: | |
| Can Write?: | |
| Vaccinated?: | |
| Bounty paid: | $100 |
| Money advanced: | $54 |
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Source citation: "Civil War Sailors," database, Maine Genealogy (https://www.mainegenealogy.net/civil_war_navy_record.asp?id=2024 : accessed 3 May 2024), entry for Matthew Oliver, citing Civil War Sailors database, Maine State Archives.
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