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Civil War Sailors Record of John Kenchler

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Name of sailor: John Kenchler
Rank: 1st Class Fireman
Age: 36
Occupation: Mariner
Place of birth: Ireland
5' 5"
Complexion: Pock Marked
Eye color: Hazel
Hair color: Slightly Gray
Marks and scars: end of left index finger has been amputated
Marital status:
Number of children: 1
Residence: Clinton
Date of enlistment: 22 Sept. 1864
Place of enlistment: Portland
Term of service: 3 years
Date left service: 7 Oct. 1864
How left service: Deserted
Ships: Ohio, Monadnock
Remarks: Substitute for William H. Leavitt of Clinton
Rate Last Cruise:
Can Read?:
Can Write?:
Vaccinated?:
Bounty paid: $0
Money advanced: $0
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Source citation: "Civil War Sailors," database, Maine Genealogy (https://www.mainegenealogy.net/civil_war_navy_record.asp?id=1456 : accessed 13 Dec. 2024), entry for John Kenchler, citing Civil War Sailors database, Maine State Archives.

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