He was born in 1839/40 (2 (24 in 1864)). He was born in Washington County, Ohio (2).
When he enlisted, he was a harness maker (2).
When he enlisted, he was 5 feet 9-7/8 inches tall, and had a light complexion, blue eyes, and brown hair (2).
He enlisted and was mustered into service on 14 January 1864 (1, 2). He was enlisted for three years, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, by Captain Stretch (2). He was a private in company A (1, 4, 5).
He deserted on 17 January 1864, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (1, 2). He was dropped as a deserter on 3 July 1864 (3). He was a private, in company A (4, 5).
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 Houseman)
2 company A descriptive book, entry 117 (John Houseman)
3 consolidated morning report, 4 July 1864 (Pri Houseman)
4 index to compiled service records of volunteer Union soldiers who served in organizations from the state of Pennsylvania (John Housemond)
5 index to compiled service records of volunteer Union soldiers who served in organizations from the state of Pennsylvania (John Houseman)