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Civil War Sailors Record of James W. Kelley

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Name of sailor: James W. Kelley
Rank: Ordinary Seaman, QM
Age: 24
Occupation: Sailor
Place of birth: Harrington
5' 9"
Complexion: Florid
Eye color: Grey
Hair color: Dark Brown
Marks and scars: Scar across ball L. thumb
Marital status: Married
Number of children: 1
Residence: Harrington
Date of enlistment: 10 Feb. 1865
Place of enlistment: Kittery
Term of service: 2 years
Date left service: 9 Feb. 1866
How left service: Honorably Discharged
Ships: Vandalia, Ohio, Marblehead, Mercury
Remarks: Discharge shown as Feb. 9, 1867 (letter of 4/3/37 to Mr. Leadbetter). Volunteer for the town of Milbridge
Rate Last Cruise:
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Bounty paid: $66.66
Money advanced: $32
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Source citation: "Civil War Sailors," database, Maine Genealogy (https://www.mainegenealogy.net/civil_war_navy_record.asp?id=1443 : accessed 13 Dec. 2024), entry for James W. Kelley, citing Civil War Sailors database, Maine State Archives.

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