Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Description
John W. Channing, a captain in Co. K of the 7th Regiment Maine Infantry, enlisted on August 21, 1861, agreeing to serve three years.
He was discharged on September 5, 1864.
Channing was a native of Fairfield. According to the certificate, was 5 feet, 11 inches tall, with a dark complexion, black eyes and black hair.
He worked as a painter when he went into the service.
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About This Item
- Title: John Channing discharge certificate, Augusta, 1864
- Creation Date: 1864-09-05
- Subject Date: 1864-09-05
- Location: Fairfield, Somerset County, ME
- Media: Ink on paper
- Local Code: Coll. 2354
- Object Type: Text
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Standardized Subject Headings
- Military discharges--1860-1870
- Maine--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
- United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
- Channing, John William, b. ca. 1830
- United States. Army. Maine Sharpshooters Battalion, 1st (1864-1865)
- United States. Army. Maine Infantry Regiment, 7th (1861-1864). Company K
- Military commissions
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