He was born in 1834/35 (4 (29 in 1864), 5 (29 in 1864)). He was born in Scotland (4, 5).
When he enlisted, he was a seaman, and was living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (4, 5).
When he enlisted, he was 5 feet 7 inches tall, and had a light complexion, hazel eyes, and dark hair (4, 5).
He enlisted and was mustered into service on 29 February 1864 (1, 4, 5). He was enlisted for three years, at Frankford, Pennsylvania, by Captain Yardley (4, 5 [Philadelphia]). He was mustered in as a private in company H, by Captain Yardley, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (1, 4, 5, 7).
On 27 April 1864, Sinex asked that he be sent to the regiment (2).
He deserted on 29 February 1864 (1, 3, 5). He was dropped from the rolls as a deserter on 22 July 1864 (6). He was a private, in company H (7).
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, Sinex to Marvin, 27 April 1864
3 company H, register of deserters, #17 (Charles Jackson)
4 company H, descriptive roll, #123 (Charles Jackson)
5 Civil War Veterans' Card File, available at the Pennsylvania State Archives, searched 12 March 2005 (Charles Jackson)
6 consolidated morning report, 91st Pennsylvania, 22 July 1864 (Chas Jackson)
7 index to compiled service records of volunteer Union soldiers who served in organizations from the state of Pennsylvania (Charles Jackson)