He was born in 1834/35 (2 (26 in 1861)).
He enlisted and was mustered into service at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on 5 November 1861 (1, 2). He was a private in company I (1, 2, 3).
He deserted on 5 November 1861, from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (1, 2). He was a private, in company I (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) (John Heiner)
2 Civil War Veterans' Card File, available at the Pennsylvania State Archives, searched 28 March 2005 (John Heiner)
3 index to compiled service records of volunteer Union soldiers who served in organizations from the state of Pennsylvania (John Heiner)