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NARA 890 (Form 24.) William Linney, J Co., 116 Regt. U.S.C. Inft was born in Anderson Ky, was enlisted the 6" day of July, 1864, at Camp Nelson, by J C Randolp, and was mustered in the 13" day of July, 1864, at Camp Nelson, by Capt Kinney, for three years. At the time of enlistment he was twenty four years old, and five feet eleven inches in height. He [[strikethrough]] was discharged (or [[/strikethrough]] died) 27" day of August, 1866, at White Ranche Tex; Capt Summer H Warren was commanding officer, and George Bishop First Sergeant at time of soldiers death. The following are the names of one or more of his company who enlisted at or about same time and place: Charles Monday enlisted 6" day of July, 1864, and George. A Mountjon enlisted 6" day of July, 1864. REMARKS. 1. If a slave, that fact and name of owner will be noted here. 2. Any other peculiar fact or event connected with the soldier's history will also be noted. Joined Co" at original organization. "Died in Hospital with Cholera" (Private) Slave of John Weatherspoon Anderson Co Ky Occupation Farmer, Black Eyes, Hair and complexion The name appears on Muster rolls of Co as "Wm Linney" On Roll for May and June 1865 he is reported absent, with, remark "In Confinement."
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