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Support Maine Genealogy by Civil War Sailors Record of John Lenahan
| Name of sailor: | John Lenahan |
| Rank: | 2nd Class Fireman |
| Age: | 32 |
| Occupation: | Mariner |
| Place of birth: | Ireland |
| 5' 5 3/4" | |
| Complexion: | |
| Eye color: | Dark Hazel |
| Hair color: | Dark & slightly gray |
| Marks and scars: | Scar on back just aboe right buttock. Cross inside right fore-arm |
| Marital status: | Married |
| Number of children: | 4 |
| Residence: | Portland |
| Date of enlistment: | 17 Sept. 1864 |
| Place of enlistment: | Portland |
| Term of service: | 3 years |
| Date left service: | 31 July 1865 |
| How left service: | Deserted |
| Ships: | Sabine, Ohio, Potomac, Portsmouth, Glide |
| Remarks: | Substitute for William C. Skillings of Portland |
| Rate Last Cruise: | Marine |
| 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=1560 : accessed 31 Oct. 2025), entry for John Lenahan, citing Civil War Sailors database, Maine State Archives.
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