He was born in 1819/20 (2 (41 in 1861)).
He enlisted and was mustered into service on 12 December 1861 (1, 2). He enlisted at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (2). He was mustered in, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, as a private in company I (1, 2, 3, 4).
He deserted on 12 December 1861 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (1, 2). He was a private, in company I (3, 4).
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) (William Connelly)
2 Civil War Veterans' Card File, available at the Pennsylvania State Archives, searched 28 March 2005 (Wm Connelly [rolls have 'Conoly'])
3 index to compiled service records of volunteer Union soldiers who served in organizations from the state of Pennsylvania (William Conly)
4 index to compiled service records of volunteer Union soldiers who served in organizations from the state of Pennsylvania (William Connelly)