James Scanlan
Illinois Civil War Muster and Descriptive Rolls Database (Illinois State Archives):
     Scanlan, James  - Pvt - Co F - 20 IL US INF
     Residence, Joliet, Will Co, IL; Join, 13Jun1861; Age, 19; Born, Rome, Oneida Co, NY
     Height, 5' 6-1/2"; Hair, black; Eyes, blue; Complexion, light; Single; Boatman
     Died of disease 23Apr1862 at Joliet, IL
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