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(Form 24.) 
John Kelley, Private Co., "H." 4th Reg't U.S.C. A. (Hy.) was born in [[strikethrough]] Romley, [[/strikethrough]] Va., was enlisted the 26th day of October, 1863, at Cairo, Ills., by Lt. [[strikethrough]] Johnson [[/strikethrough]], and was mustered in the 29th day of October, 1863, at Columbus, Ky., by Lt. Fetterman, for 3 years.

At the time of enlistment he was [[strikethrough]] 23 [[/strikethrough]] years old, and 5 feet 7 inches high, Yellow complexion, Black eyes, Black hair, and by occupation a Weaver. He was discharged [[strikethrough]] (or died) [[/strikethrough]] 25th day of February, 1866, at Little Rock, Ark. Capt. E. Kenney was commanding officer, and Alexander Shaw first sergeant at time of soldier's discharge. [[strikethrough]] The following are the names of one or more of his company who enlisted at or about the same time and place:   enlisted   day of   186 , and    enlisted   day of   186 .

REMARKS.
1. If a slave, that face 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
Promoted Corporal Feb'y 1st 1865, Reduced to the ranks May or June 1865
He was Present and Mustered out with Company
Slave April 19th 1861. Ab. Kennerson, Natches. Miss
No record of Co. or Principal Musicians
William Marion, Corp'l, [[strikethrough]] Mustered out with Co. [[/strikethrough]]
[[strikethrough]] Henry Gardener, [[/strikethrough]] Pvt, Died December 11th 1863
John Johnston, Sergt, Discharged for disability Dec. 15th 1865
[[strikethrough]] Eli Gough, [[/strikethrough]] Pvt. Deserted November 1st 1863.

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