Mexican War Record of John A. Staples

Name of soldier:	John A. Staples
Place of birth:	Sedgwick
Age at enlistment:	26
Height:	5' 6"
Complexion:	Light
Hair color:	Light
Occupation:	Farmer
Residence:	Sedgwick
Street address:
Date of enlistment:	16 Feb. 1847
Regiment and company:	1st Regiment, Ira Wardwell's Company
Rank:
Term of enlistment:	1 Year
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Source citation: "Mexican War Soldiers," database, Maine Genealogy (https://www.mainegenealogy.net/mexican_war_record.asp?id=461 : accessed 27 Oct. 2025), entry for John A. Staples, citing Mexican War Soldiers database, Maine State Archives.

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