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Support Maine Genealogy by Civil War Sailors Record of James Clear
| Name of sailor: | James Clear |
| Rank: | 1st Class Fireman |
| Age: | 24 |
| Occupation: | Boiler Maker |
| Place of birth: | St. Johns, N. B. |
| 5' 9 1/4" | |
| Complexion: | Florid |
| Eye color: | Grey |
| Hair color: | Light Brown |
| Marks and scars: | Small scar on R. cheek bone and R. nostril |
| Marital status: | Single |
| Number of children: | 0 |
| Residence: | South Boston, Mass. |
| Date of enlistment: | 8 Mar. 1865 |
| Place of enlistment: | Kittery |
| Term of service: | 2 years |
| Date left service: | 5 June 1865 |
| How left service: | Deserted |
| Ships: | Vandalia, Ohio |
| Remarks: | |
| Rate Last Cruise: | 1st Class Fireman |
| Can Read?: | |
| Can Write?: | |
| Vaccinated?: | |
| Bounty paid: | $66.66 |
| Money advanced: | $60 |
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Source citation: "Civil War Sailors," database, Maine Genealogy (https://www.mainegenealogy.net/civil_war_navy_record.asp?id=502 : accessed 25 Oct. 2025), entry for James Clear, citing Civil War Sailors database, Maine State Archives.
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