He was born on 10 October 1845, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Michael Doster and Annie M [unknown surname]. [sources: date: 7, 8; 6 [21 probably when he reenlisted], 9 [37 yrs 8 mos at death], 10 [4 in 1850], 11 [14 in 1860], 12 [24 in 1870], 13 [35 in 1880]. parents: 14] place: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13]
In 1850, he was living in ward 3, Northern Liberties, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was living with his parents Michael and Anna M Doster, and with Charles, Michael, John, Anna, and William (presumably his siblings). [source: 10]
In 1860, he was living in ward 11, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was living with his parents, Michael and Anna Doster, and with Charles, Caroline, Michael, John, William, and Annie (presumably his siblings, and Charles' wife Caroline?). He was a salesman. [source: 11]
When he enlisted, he was a labo[rer]. [source: 6]
When he enlisted, he was 5 feet 6 inches tall, and had a light complexion, blue eyes, and light hair. [source: 6]
He enlisted and was mustered into service on 20 August 1861. He was enlisted for three years, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, by Colonel Reiff. He was a private, in company C. [sources: 1, 6, 15]
He was detailed as an orderly in the Provost Marshall's Office, Washington DC, by an order dated 10 May 1862, and was still there on 13 June 1863, and 8 September 1863. [sources: 2, 3]
On 22 September 1863, he was relieved from duty at the Headquarters of the Military District of Washington. [source: 5]
He reenlisted as a veteran volunteer. [source: 1]
On 3 July 1865, he was promoted to corporal, effective 1 July 1865. [sources: 1, 4]
He mustered out with his company on 10 July 1865. He was a private, in company C. [sources: 1, 15]
In 1870, he was living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was living with his parents Michael and Anna Maria Doster, and with William (presumably his brother). He was a hater [?] (perhaps hatter?). [source: 12]
In 1880, he was living at 517 St John Street, ward 11, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was living with his parents Michael and Anna Doster, and with his brother Charles. He was a salesman, but had been out of work 12 months in the previous year. [source: 13]
On 18 July 1883, he died, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He died of haemoptysus (consumption [illegible word]). He was single. He died at, or was buried from, his parents' residence, 517 St John Street, ward 11, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was buried in Mount Vernon Cemetery, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. [7, 8 (19 July), 9 (19 July), 14 [10 July]]
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, 13 June 1863, Sinex to Marvin
3 letter, 8 Sep 1863, Sinex to Marvin
4 special order 39, HQ 91st PA, 3 July 1865 (Daniel Doster)
5 special orders received, #48, received 5 October 1863 (Daniel Doster)
6 company C, descriptive roll, entry 30 (Daniel Doster)
7 Elizabeth Anne Middleton Doster, Wadsworth Doster. The Doster genealogy. 1945. On Google Books [snippet view only] (Daniel Doster)
8 Find a grave, memorial 47989750 (accessed 9 September 2010) (Daniel Doster)
9 death certificate, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19 July 1883 (available at Find a grave) (Daniel Doster)
10 1850 US census, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Northern Liberties, ward 3, microfilm series M432, film 810, page 175 = 349 handwritten = 129 handwritten (Daniel Doster)
11 1860 US census, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, ward 11, microfilm series M653, film 1161, page 858 = 32 handwritten (Daniel Doster)
12 1870 US census, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, district 32, microfilm series M593, film 1395, page 540 = 31 handwritten (Daniel Doster)
13 1880 US census, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, ward 11, supervisor's district 1, enumeration district 191, microfilm series T9, film 1172, page 460 = 11 C handwritten (Daniel Doster)
14 death notice, Philadelphia Inquirer 23 July 1883, page 5 (Daniel Doster)
15 index to compiled service records of volunteer Union soldiers who served in organizations from the state of Pennsylvania (Daniel Doster)
| line | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 |
| Dwellings visited | 638 | |||||||
| Families visited | 783 | |||||||
| Name | Mickle [sic] Doster | Ann M " | Charles " | Michal [sic] " | John " | Anna " | Daniel " | William " |
| Age | 46 | 43 | 23 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Sex | M | F | M | M | M | F | M | M |
| Color | ||||||||
| Occupation of males over 15 years | Silver Smith | Tobacconist | ||||||
| Real estate owned | 12,000 | |||||||
| Birthplace | Germany | " | Pena [sic] | " | " | " | " | " |
| Married within year | ||||||||
| Attended school within year | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||||
| Over 20 & can't read/write | ||||||||
| Deaf, dumb, blind, etc. |
| line | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
| Dwelling number | 250 | ||||||||
| Family number | 316 | ||||||||
| Name | Micheal [sic] Doster | Anna " | Charles " | Caroline " | Micheal [sic] " | John " | Daniel " | William " | Annie " |
| Age | 55 | 51 | 32 | 29 | 22 | 20 | 14 | 11 | 16 |
| Sex | M | F | M | F | M | M | M | M | F |
| Color | |||||||||
| Occupation | Spectacle Maker | Tobacconist | US Army | Tobacconist | Sales man | ||||
| Value of real estate owned | $5500 | ||||||||
| Value of personal estate | $6000 | ||||||||
| Place of birth | Wettenbarg [?] | " " | Pennsylvania | " " | " " | " " | " " | " " | " " |
| Married within year | |||||||||
| Attended school within year | |||||||||
| Cannot read & write | |||||||||
| Deaf, dumb, blind, etc. |
| line | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 |
| Dwelling-house number | 217 | |||
| Family number | 302 | |||
| Name | Doster Michael | - Anna Maria | - Daniel | - William |
| Age | 65 | 62 | 24 | 21 |
| Sex | m | f | m | m |
| Color | w | w | w | w |
| Occupation | Optician | Keeping house | Hater [?] | Laborer |
| Real estate value | 3000 | |||
| Personal estate value | 500 | |||
| Birthplace | Wurtemberg | Wurtemberg | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Father foreign born | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Mother foreign born | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Birth month if born within year | ||||
| Marriage month if married within year | ||||
| Attended school past year | ||||
| Can't read | ||||
| Can't write | ||||
| Deaf, dumb, blind, etc. | ||||
| Male US citizen at least 21 years old | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Male US citizen at least 21 years old who can't vote ... |
| line | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 |
| street name | St John St | |||
| house number | 517 | |||
| dwelling visit # | 86 | |||
| family visit # | 105 | |||
| name | Doster Michael | - Anna M | - Charles A | - Daniel |
| color | W | W | W | W |
| sex | M | F | M | M |
| age | 75 | 72 | 52 | 35 |
| month born if born in year | ||||
| relationship | Wife | Son | Son | |
| single | 1 | |||
| married | 1 | |||
| widowed/divorced | ||||
| married during year | ||||
| occupation | Spectacle maker | Keeping House | Cigar Maker | Salesman |
| months unemployed | 12 | 12 | ||
| currently ill? | [illegible word, beginning 'A'] | |||
| blind | ||||
| deaf/dumb | ||||
| idiotic | ||||
| insane | ||||
| disabled | ||||
| school this year | ||||
| can't read | ||||
| can't write | ||||
| birthplace | Wurtemberg | Wurtemberg | Penna | Penna |
| father's birthplace | Wurtemberg | Wurtemberg | Wurtemberg | Wurtemberg |
| mother's birthplace | Wurtemberg | Wurtemberg | Wurtemberg | Wurtemberg |
DOSTER--Suddenly, on the 10th inst, DANIEL, son of Michael and Annie M. Doster, in the thirty-eighth year of his age
The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, this afternoon, at 2 o'clock, from the residence of his parents, No 517 St. John street. Interment at Mount Vernon.