He was born in 1835/36 (2 (25 in 1861)).
He enlisted and was mustered into service, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on 2 November 1861 (1, 2 [12 Oct]). He was a private, in company I (1, 3).
He deserted on 21 November 1861, at 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) (James Hughes)
2 Civil War Veterans' Card File, available at the Pennsylvania State Archives, searched 28 June 2004 (James Hughes)
3 index to compiled service records of volunteer Union soldiers who served in organizations from the state of Pennsylvania (James Hughes)