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Support Maine Genealogy by Civil War Sailors Record of Nelson F. York
| Name of sailor: | Nelson F. York |
| Rank: | Seaman |
| Age: | 18 |
| Occupation: | Stone Cutter |
| Place of birth: | Monroe |
| 5' 4" | |
| Complexion: | Rather Dark |
| Eye color: | Blue |
| Hair color: | Dark Brown |
| Marks and scars: | slight cut outside right eye. Star on back left hand |
| Marital status: | Single |
| Number of children: | 0 |
| Residence: | Frankfort |
| Date of enlistment: | 6 Sept. 1864 |
| Place of enlistment: | Portland |
| Term of service: | 1 years |
| Date left service: | 3 June 1865 |
| How left service: | Discharged |
| Ships: | Sabine, Colorado, New Hampshire |
| Remarks: | Substitute for Amos Lane of Prospect |
| 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=4052 : accessed 24 Oct. 2025), entry for Nelson F. York, citing Civil War Sailors database, Maine State Archives.
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