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Submitted: 7/6/12 • Approved: 7/6/12 • Last Updated: 4/11/18 • R54435-G54434-S3
John
Nov 30, 1864
aged 86yrs 6ms 23ds
Sarah his wife
Dec 18, 1844-Apr 4, 1896
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ILLINOIS STATE ARCHIVES
Illinois Civil War Detail Report
Name COLT, JOHN W
Rank PVT
Company G
Unit 73 IL US INF
Personal Characteristics
Residence RUSHVILLE, SCHUYLER CO, IL
Age 24
Height 5' 6
Hair LIGHT
Eyes BLUE
Complexion FAIR
Marital Status MARRIED
Occupation FARMER
Nativity ERIE CO, PA
Service Record
Joined When JUN 28, 1862
Joined Where RUSHVILLE, IL
Joined By Whom W A PRESSON
Period 3 YRS
Muster In AUG 21, 1862
Muster In Where CAMP BUTLER, IL
Muster In By Whom
Muster Out
Muster Out Where
Muster Out By Whom
Remarks KILLED IN BATTLE OF FRANKLIN TENN NOV 30, 1864 CASUALTY RETURN SAYS MISSING
Contributed on 7/6/12 by lynn57
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