Maine Genealogy
Support Maine Genealogy by Civil War Sailors Record of Peter Nelson
| Name of sailor: | Peter Nelson |
| Rank: | Seaman |
| Age: | 23 |
| Occupation: | Seaman |
| Place of birth: | Athens, Greece |
| 5' 8 1/4" | |
| Complexion: | Rather Dark |
| Eye color: | Light Blue |
| Hair color: | Dark Brown |
| Marks and scars: | female figure on right fore arm |
| Marital status: | Single |
| Number of children: | 0 |
| Residence: | Yarmouth |
| Date of enlistment: | 28 Sept. 1864 |
| Place of enlistment: | Portland |
| Term of service: | 3 years |
| Date left service: | 21 Apr. 1865 |
| How left service: | Deserted |
| Ships: | Sabine |
| Remarks: | Substitute for Edward J. Stubbs of Yarmouth |
| Rate Last Cruise: | Seaman |
| Can Read?: | |
| Can Write?: | |
| Vaccinated?: | |
| Bounty paid: | $0 |
| Money advanced: | $0 |
 | For an image of this record, see the Civil War Sailors Card index or Civil War Navy enlistment papers collection at FamilySearch. Free registration is required |
Source citation: "Civil War Sailors," database, Maine Genealogy (https://www.mainegenealogy.net/civil_war_navy_record.asp?id=1967 : accessed 30 Oct. 2025), entry for Peter Nelson, citing Civil War Sailors database, Maine State Archives.
Refine Your Search