Maine GenealogyCivil War Sailors Record of Van B. Fountain
| Name of sailor: | Van B. Fountain |
| Rank: | Seaman |
| Age: | 31 |
| Occupation: | Mariner |
| Place of birth: | Bristol |
| 5' 3 1/2" | |
| Complexion: | Florid |
| Eye color: | Bluish Hazel |
| Hair color: | Dark |
| Marks and scars: | M.V.B. on inside of left fore-arm. Slight strabismus. |
| Marital status: | Single |
| Number of children: | 0 |
| Residence: | Bristol |
| Date of enlistment: | 23 Sept. 1864 |
| Place of enlistment: | Portland |
| Term of service: | 2 years |
| Date left service: | 5 June 1865 |
| How left service: | Discharged |
| Ships: | Ohio, Brooklyn, New Hampshire, C.P. Williams, John Adams, C.P. Williams, Princeton |
| Remarks: | |
| Rate Last Cruise: | |
| Can Read?: | |
| Can Write?: | |
| Vaccinated?: | |
| Bounty paid: | $200 |
| 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=931 : accessed 29 Apr. 2024), entry for Van B. Fountain, citing Civil War Sailors database, Maine State Archives.
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