Maine GenealogyCivil War Sailors Record of Benjamin Wright
| Name of sailor: | Benjamin Wright |
| Rank: | Ordinary Seaman |
| Age: | 20 |
| Occupation: | |
| Place of birth: | England |
| 5' 5 1/4" | |
| Complexion: | Dark |
| Eye color: | Dark Hazel |
| Hair color: | Dark Brown |
| Marks and scars: | Had Felon on left thumb |
| Marital status: | Single |
| Number of children: | 0 |
| Residence: | Bucksport |
| Date of enlistment: | 24 Aug. 1864 |
| Place of enlistment: | Portland |
| Term of service: | 1 years |
| Date left service: | 12 May 1865 |
| How left service: | Discharged |
| Ships: | Potomac, Richmond, North Carolina |
| Remarks: | Substitute for John W. Eldridge |
| Rate Last Cruise: | |
| Can Read?: | |
| Can Write?: | |
| Vaccinated?: | |
| Bounty paid: | $100 |
| Money advanced: | $54 |
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Source citation: "Civil War Sailors," database, Maine Genealogy (https://www.mainegenealogy.net/civil_war_navy_record.asp?id=3991 : accessed 27 Apr. 2024), entry for Benjamin Wright, citing Civil War Sailors database, Maine State Archives.
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