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Swain, Ira D. - 1LT - Co F - 13 IL US CAV
Residence, Joliet, Will Co., IL; Join, 20Sep1861; Age, 38; Born, Kingsbury, NY
Height, 5' 9"; Hair, gray; Eyes, blue; Complexion, light; Married; Merchant
Honorably discharged 23Apr1863
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