He was born on 5 August 1840, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Charles and Eleanor Angel. [sources: date: 19, 20; 10 (21 in 1862), 16 (10 in 1850), 17 (18 in 1860). place: 10, 16 (MD), 17. parents: 20]
In 1850, he was living in Sterling Township, Wayne County, Pennsylvania. He was living with his parents Charles and Elanor Angel, and with Samuel, Joseph, William, and Calak Angel (presumably his siblings). He had attended school with the year. [source: 16]
In 1860, he was living in Sterling Township, Wayne County, Pennsylvania. He was living with his parents Charles and Elbenor [sic] Angel and with others (presumably relatives). He was a farmer. [source: 17]
He was a farm[er] when he enlisted. [source: 10]
When he enlisted, he was 5 feet 7 inches tall, and had a light complexion, blue eyes, and dark hair. [source: 10]
He enlisted and was mustered into service on 6 September 1862. He was enlisted for three years, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, by Lieutenant Gregory. He was mustered in as a private in company H, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, by Colonel Reiff. He was paid $29.00 in bounty and premium. [sources: 1, 10, 19, 21, 22]
He fought at the Battle of Gettysburg. [source: 13]
He was the subject of a regimental order on 22 September 1863. Unfortunately, the copy in the regimental orders book stops after his name. [source: 3]
On 30 December 1863, Sinex reported that he was one of 30 men who had more than fifteen months to serve who were willing to reenlist. On 2 January 1864, he was transferred to the 155th Pennsylvania Infantry, while those eligible were on veterans' leave. [sources: 2, 7]
On 24 March 1864, Sinex requested that Isaac Tyson and Joseph Clowney replace Angel and Charles Armstrong, apparently on a detail. [source: 4]
He was promoted to corporal on 28 March 1864, effective that date. [source: 4]
On 14 August 1864, he returned to the regiment from hospital. [source: 11]
On 6 October 1864, he was promoted to fifth sergeant. [sources: 6, 9]
He was wounded on action on 24 November 1864 at Boyndton Road. He died of those wounds on 26 November 1864, at Bates [?] Hospital, in Alexandria, Virginia. He was a sergeant in company H when he died. He was buried in Albright Cemetery, Dreher Township, Wayne County, Pennsylvania. [sources: 1 (24 Nov 64), 8, 10 (Hatchers Run, 27 Oct), 12, 19 (24 Nov 64), 20 (27 Oct), 21, 22]
In 1870, his presumed parents, Charles and Elnore Angel, were living in Sterling Township, Wayne County, Pennsylvania. They were living with three presumed children (Samuel, William, and Clarke) and with a domestic servant. [source: 18]
On 7 April 1871, his mother, Eleanor Angel, applied successfully for a pension. [sources: 14, 15]
1 Bates, Samuel Penniman. History of Pennsylvania volunteers, 1861-5. Harrisburg: B. Singerly, state printer, 1869-71. 5 volumes. 'Ninety-first regiment', volume 3, pages 186-233. (In the roster)
2 letter, Sinex to Marvin, 30 December 1863
3 special order 90, HQ 91st PA, 22 September 1863
4 letter, Sinex to Fowler, 24 March 1864 (Henry T Angel)
5 special order 29, HQ 91st PA, 28 March 1864 (Harry T Angel)
6 special order 90, HQ 91st PA, 6 October 1864 (Harry Angel)
7 consolidated morning report, 91st PA, 2 January 1864 (Angel)
8 company H, register of deaths (Harry T Angel)
9 company H, list of non-commissioned officers (Harry T Angel)
10 company H, descriptive list, #108 (Harry T Angel)
11 consolidated morning report, 91st Pennsylvania, 14 August 1864 (Corpl Angel)
12 consolidated morning report, 91st Pennsylvania, 30 November 1864 (Sergt Angel)
13 Pennsylvania Memorial, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania (Harry T Angel)
14 pension index, by name (Harrison T Angel)
15 pension index, by regiment, 91st PA Infantry, company H (Harrison F Angel)
16 1850 US census, Pennsylvania, Wayne County, Sterling Township, microfilm series M432, film 835, page 121 = 241 handwritten (Harrison Angel)
17 1860 US census, Pennsylvania, Wayne County, Sterling Township, microfilm series M653, film 1194, pages 698 recto - verso = 304 - 305 handwritten (Harriton Angel)
18 1870 US census, Wayne County, Sterling Township (post office South Sterling), microfilm series M593, film 1464, page 337 = 31 handwritten (Charles and Elnor Angel)
19 Pennsylvania veterans burial records, available on Ancestry (transcribed 2 April 2012) (Harrison T Angel)
20 Find a grave, memorial 40567551, created by hillbillywitch, added 11 Aug 2009, Harrison T Angel (memorial, pictured, is inscribed: "HARRISON T. SON OF CHARLES & ELEANOR ANGEL BORN AUG. 5. 1840. WOUNDED AT PETERSBURG VA. OCT. 27. DIED NOV. 26. 1864") (Harrison T Angel)
21 index to compiled service records of volunteer Union soldiers who served in organizations from the state of Pennsylvania (Harry T Angel)
22 index to compiled service records of volunteer Union soldiers who served in organizations from the state of Pennsylvania (Harry F Angel)
line | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 |
Dwellings visited | 116 | ||||||
Families visited | 117 | ||||||
Name | Chas Angel | Elanor | Samuel | Joseph | Wm H | Harrison | Calak |
Age | 55 | 45 | 24 | 21 | 14 | 10 | 4 |
Sex | M | F | M | M | M | M | M |
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Occupation of males over 15 years | Farmer | Laborer | " | ||||
Real estate owned | 2500 | ||||||
Birthplace | Maryland | " | " | " | " | " | " |
Married within year | |||||||
Attended school within year |   | 1 | |||||
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Deaf, dumb, blind, etc. |
line | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 1 | 2 |
Dwelling number | 2244 | 2245 | |||||||
Family number | 2284 | 2285 | |||||||
Name | Chas Angel | Elbenor [sic] " | Samuel " | Joseph " | Wm H " | Harriton [sic] " | Adam C. " | Mary [illegible initial] Angel | Ella Jane " |
Age | 58 | 48 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 18 | 13 | 21 | 3/12 |
Sex | m | f | m | m | m | m | m | f | f |
Color | |||||||||
Occupation | Merchant | Sawyer [???] | Farmer | " | " | ||||
Value of real estate owned | 4000 | 1000 | |||||||
Value of personal estate | 700 | 20 | |||||||
Place of birth | Maryland | Pa | " | " | " | " | " | Pa | " |
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Cannot read & write | |||||||||
Deaf, dumb, blind, etc. |
line | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 |
Dwelling-house number | 247 | |||||
Family number | 247 | |||||
Name | Angel Charles | - Elnor | - Samuel | - William | - Clarke | Bartteson Madona |
Age | 74 | 64 | 41 | 27 | 22 | 16 |
Sex | M | F | M | M | M | F |
Color | W | W | W | W | W | W |
Occupation | Farmer | Keeping House | Farmer | " | " | Domestic Servant |
Real estate value | 5000 | |||||
Personal estate value | 1000 | |||||
Birthplace | Maryland | Maryland | Pa | Pa | Pa | Pa |
Father foreign born | ||||||
Mother foreign born | ||||||
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Can't read | ||||||
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Male US citizen at least 21 years old | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
Male US citizen at least 21 years old who can't vote ... |