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Support Maine Genealogy by Civil War Sailors Record of Louis W. Mitchell
| Name of sailor: | Louis W. Mitchell |
| Rank: | 2nd Class Fireman |
| Age: | 21 |
| Occupation: | Machinist |
| Place of birth: | Portland |
| 5' 6" | |
| Complexion: | Florid |
| Eye color: | Hazel |
| Hair color: | Brown |
| Marks and scars: | Woman & Darky dancing Sheilds & Eagle in India Ink |
| Marital status: | |
| Number of children: | 0 |
| Residence: | Portland |
| Date of enlistment: | 14 May 1864 |
| Place of enlistment: | Portland |
| Term of service: | 1 years |
| Date left service: | |
| How left service: | |
| Ships: | Pontoosuc |
| Remarks: | Possibly Lewis. Failed to appear on receiving ship; enl. not perfected. Subject to epileptic fits is unfit for Naval Service. |
| Rate Last Cruise: | |
| Can Read?: | |
| Can Write?: | |
| Vaccinated?: | |
| Bounty paid: | $100 |
| Money advanced: | $75 |
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Source citation: "Civil War Sailors," database, Maine Genealogy (https://www.mainegenealogy.net/civil_war_navy_record.asp?id=1823 : accessed 29 Oct. 2025), entry for Louis W. Mitchell, citing Civil War Sailors database, Maine State Archives.
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