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Civil War Sailors Record of Peter J. Nilsford

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Name of sailor: Peter J. Nilsford
Rank: Seaman
Age: 30
Occupation: Seaman
Place of birth: Cape de Verde Island
5' 5"
Complexion: Dark
Eye color: Dark
Hair color: Dark
Marks and scars: Ship, PIR on breast. Medallion on right shoulder
Marital status:
Number of children: 0
Residence:
Date of enlistment: 6 Oct. 1864
Place of enlistment: Kittery
Term of service: 3 years
Date left service: 3 Jan. 1865
How left service: Deserted
Ships: Vandalia, San Jacinto
Remarks: Possably Nelsord. Substitute for Henry Hubbard of Wells
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=1982 : accessed 12 Dec. 2024), entry for Peter J. Nilsford, citing Civil War Sailors database, Maine State Archives.

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