He was born in 1825/26 (3 (35 in 1861)).
When he enlisted, he was a weaver (3).
When he enlisted, he was 5 feet 9 inches tall, and had a dark complexion, dark eyes, and dark hair (3).
He enlisted and was mustered into service on 17 November 1861 (1, 3). He was enlisted for three years, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, by Captain Gilbert (3). He was a private in company G (1, 4).
He deserted on 21 November 1861, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (1, 2, 3 [21 Oct]). He was a private, in company G (4).
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 Leater)
2 company G, register of deserters (John Leater)
3 company G, descriptive roll, entry 49 (John Leater)
4 index to compiled service records of volunteer Union soldiers who served in organizations from the state of Pennsylvania (John Leater)