Maine GenealogyCivil War Sailors Record of John Backus
| Name of sailor: | John Backus |
| Rank: | Seaman |
| Age: | 21 |
| Occupation: | Seaman |
| Place of birth: | Canada |
| 5' 8 1/2" | |
| Complexion: | Black |
| Eye color: | Dark |
| Hair color: | Dark |
| Marks and scars: | None |
| Marital status: | |
| Number of children: | 0 |
| Residence: | |
| Date of enlistment: | 6 Oct. 1864 |
| Place of enlistment: | Kittery |
| Term of service: | 3 years |
| Date left service: | 24 Mar. 1865 |
| How left service: | Discharged |
| Ships: | Vandalia, San Jacinto, North Carolina |
| Remarks: | Substitute for John M. Remick of Eliot |
| Rate Last Cruise: | Ordinary Seaman |
| 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=93 : accessed 25 Apr. 2024), entry for John Backus, citing Civil War Sailors database, Maine State Archives.
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