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Support Maine Genealogy by Civil War Sailors Record of James Coombs
| Name of sailor: | James Coombs |
| Rank: | 2nd Class Fireman |
| Age: | 32 |
| Occupation: | Seaman |
| Place of birth: | England |
| 5' 6 1/2" | |
| Complexion: | Dark |
| Eye color: | Dark |
| Hair color: | Dark Brown |
| Marks and scars: | ship on right arm ship on back of left hand |
| Marital status: | Single |
| Number of children: | 0 |
| Residence: | Yarmouth |
| Date of enlistment: | 28 Sept. 1864 |
| Place of enlistment: | Portland |
| Term of service: | 3 years |
| Date left service: | 8 May 1865 |
| How left service: | Discharged |
| Ships: | Sabine, Ohio, Portsmouth, North Carolina |
| Remarks: | Substitute for Thomas M. Scammon of Yarmouth |
| 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=575 : accessed 25 Oct. 2025), entry for James Coombs, citing Civil War Sailors database, Maine State Archives.
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