Maine GenealogyCivil War Sailors Record of Sylvester L. Backus
| Name of sailor: | Sylvester L. Backus |
| Rank: | Seaman |
| Age: | 26 |
| Occupation: | Sail-maker |
| Place of birth: | Barnstable, Mass. |
| 5' 7 1/2" | |
| Complexion: | Rather Light |
| Eye color: | Blue |
| Hair color: | Brown |
| Marks and scars: | Scar on right patella. Has been ruptured no signs of rupture now. |
| Marital status: | Single |
| Number of children: | 0 |
| Residence: | Bath |
| Date of enlistment: | 5 Sept. 1864 |
| Place of enlistment: | Portland |
| Term of service: | 1 years |
| Date left service: | 11 June 1865 |
| How left service: | Discharged |
| Ships: | Sabine, Ohio, Minnesota, Wabash, Mendota, Princeton |
| Remarks: | |
| Rate Last Cruise: | |
| Can Read?: | |
| Can Write?: | |
| Vaccinated?: | |
| Bounty paid: | $100 |
| 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=94 : accessed 23 Apr. 2024), entry for Sylvester L. Backus, citing Civil War Sailors database, Maine State Archives.
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