Civil War Sailors Record of Abel Cole
| Name of sailor: | Abel Cole |
| Rank: | Seaman |
| Age: | 28 |
| Occupation: | Seaman |
| Place of birth: | Waldoboro |
| 5' 9 1/4" | |
| Complexion: | Light |
| Eye color: | Blue |
| Hair color: | Light Brown |
| Marks and scars: | Blue Star between right thumb & index finger |
| Marital status: | Single |
| Number of children: | 0 |
| Residence: | Waldoboro |
| Date of enlistment: | 14 Sept. 1864 |
| Place of enlistment: | Portland |
| Term of service: | 2 years |
| Date left service: | 17 Feb. 1865 |
| How left service: | Died |
| Ships: | Sabine, Ohio, Brooklyn, Norfolk Naval Station |
| Remarks: | |
| 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=526 : accessed 25 Oct. 2025), entry for Abel Cole, citing Civil War Sailors database, Maine State Archives.
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