David Shay
Illinois Civil War Muster and Descriptive Rolls Database (Illinois State Archives):
       Shay, David - Pvt - Co G - 64 IL US INF
       Residence, Joliet, Will Co, IL; Join, 24Dec1863; Age, 25; Born, LA
       Height, 5' 6"; Hair, brown; Eyes, gray; Complexion, dark; Boatman
       Mustered out, 11Jul1865
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