Merritt, John I.

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John Merritt was a Union soldier from Madison County, New York. He enlisted as a private on August 9, 1862, Company D, 114th Regiment infantry, New York Volunteers. He served in several Louisiana campaigns. He was probably wounded in the battle of Opequon, Va., September 19, 1864. He was mustered out on June 8, 1865.

From the description of John Merritt letters, 1861-1874 (bulk 1862-1865). (Louisiana State University). WorldCat record id: 244391367

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referencedIn Merritt family papers, 1753-1887. New York State Historical Documents Inventory
creatorOf Merritt, John. John Merritt letters, 1861-1874 (bulk 1862-1865). Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries
creatorOf Merritt, John. Account Books, 1807-1854. Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library
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Port Hudson (La.)
Fort Monroe (Va.)
Camp Belger (Md.)
Ship Island (Miss.)
United States
Louisiana
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Active 1807

Active 1854

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