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U.S. Army soldier and bricklayer. Native of Halifax, Nova Scotia. Bricklayer in 1863. Served in the 1st Kentucky Light Artillery Regiment (U.S.A.) as private and first sergeant from October 6, 1863. Reported as deserted from Somerset, Kentucky, on April 12, 1864.

Details

Sex: Male
Race: White

Bibliography

Compiled Service Records of Volunteer Union Soldiers who Served in Organizations From State of Kentucky, NARA RG 94, Microfilm Series M397, Rolls 0149, 0507.

Citation

Lanigan, William. Accessed via the Civil War Governors of Kentucky Digital Documentary Edition, https://discovery.civilwargovernors.org/document/S32200027 (January 20, 2026).

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Commission/Appointment
Thomas E. Bramlette, Second Lieutenant, William Lanigon
1863-12-08

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