He was born in 1832/33 (2 (28 in 1861)).
He enlisted and was mustered into service on 21 October 1861 (1, 2 [1 Oct]). He enlisted at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (2). He was mustered in, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, as a sergeant in company I (1, 2, 3).
He was discharged by special order on 21 November 1861 (1, 2). He was a sergeant in company I (1, 3).
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) (Edward Diver)
2 Civil War Veterans' Card File, available at the Pennsylvania State Archives, searched 28 March 2005 (Edward Diver [rolls have 'Dower'])
3 index to compiled service records of volunteer Union soldiers who served in organizations from the state of Pennsylvania (Edward Diver)