Maine GenealogyCivil War Sailors Record of John Tinken
| Name of sailor: | John Tinken |
| Rank: | Seaman |
| Age: | 24 |
| Occupation: | Sailor |
| Place of birth: | Breman |
| 5' 3 1/2" | |
| Complexion: | Fair |
| Eye color: | Gray |
| Hair color: | Brown |
| Marks and scars: | JFT on left. Privateers daughter on R forearm |
| Marital status: | |
| Number of children: | 0 |
| Residence: | |
| Date of enlistment: | 18 Oct. 1864 |
| Place of enlistment: | Kittery |
| Term of service: | 3 years |
| Date left service: | 29 July 1865 |
| How left service: | Deserted |
| Ships: | Vandalia, San Jacinto, Iuka, Ohio |
| Remarks: | Substitute for Benjamin J. Woods of Unity |
| Rate Last Cruise: | 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=3732 : accessed 26 Nov. 2024), entry for John Tinken, citing Civil War Sailors database, Maine State Archives.
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