He was born in 1842/43 (5 (18 in 1861), 7 (7 in 1850), 8 (17 in 1860), 10 (21 in 1864)). He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (5, 7, 8). He was probably born to Samuel and Maria Lewis (7, 8, 10).
In 1850, he was living in ward 3, Spring Garden, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (7). He was living with Samuel and Maria Lewis (presumably his parents), and with Thomas, Sarah, Samuel, John, Elizabeth, Maria, and Martha (presumably his siblings) (7). He had attended school within the year (7).
In 1860, he was living in ward 12, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (8). He was living with Samuel Lewis (presumably his father), and with John and Martha (presumably his siblings) (8). He was a clerk (8).
When he enlisted, he was a blind maker (5).
When he enlisted, he was 5 feet 9 inches tall, and had a light complexion, grey eyes, and light hair (5).
He enlisted and was mustered into service on 20 August 1861 (1, 5). He was enlisted for three years, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, by Captain Starr (5). He was a private in company A (1, 9).
He was wounded on 13 December 1862 at Fredericksburg, Virginia (1).
On Saturday 14 February 1863, he arrived in Philadelphia, on a train with other sick and wounded soldiers (6). They were to be sent to the government hospital near Nicetown (6).
On 2 April 1863, he was transferred to the Veterans' Reserve Corps (1 [unknown date], 4, 5 [unknown date]). The regiment may have officially dropped him on 10 June 1863 (3). He was a private, in company A (9).
On 31 December 1864, he (apparently) died, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, of phthisis pulmonalis (10, 11). He was a clerk (11). On 4 January 1865, he was buried, in Odd Fellows' Cemetery, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (10, 11). He died at, or was buried from, 526 North 5th Street, ward 12, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (10, 11).
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 P Lewis)
2 Thomas Walter. 'Personal recollections and experiences of an obscure soldier.' Grand Army Scout and Soldiers' Mail volume 3 number 38 page 2.
3 consolidated morning report, 91st PA, 10 June 1863 [very uncertain]
4 register of transfers, company A (James P Lewis)
5 company A descriptive roll, entry 38 (James P Lewis)
6 'Local affairs', Public Ledger 16 February 1863 page 1 (James P Lewis)
7 1850 US census, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Spring Garden, ward 3, precinct 2, microfilm series M432, film 818, page 24 = 47 handwritten (James Lewis)
8 1860 US census, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, ward 12, division 1, microfilm series M653, film 1162, page 161 = 161 handwritten (James Lewis)
9 index to compiled service records of volunteer Union soldiers who served in organizations from the state of Pennsylvania (James P Lewis)
10 death notice, Philadelphia Inquirer, Tuesday 3 January 1865, page 5 (James Patterson Lewis)
11 death certificate, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 31 December 1864 (James Lewis)
Arrival of Sick and Wounded Soldiers.--A train of cars arrived from Baltimore on Saturday evening, bringing a large number of sick and wounded soldiers, to be sent to the Government hospital near Nicetown. The names of those belonging to Pennsylvania regiments are.--
...; James P. Lewis, A, 91st; ...
| line | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 |
| Dwellings visited | 312 | |||||||||
| Families visited | 334 | |||||||||
| Name | Samuel Lewis | Maria Do | Thomas Do | Sarah Do | Samuel Do | John Do | Elizabeth Do | Maria Do | Martha Do | James |
| Age | 45 | 50 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 7 |
| Sex | M | F | M | F | M | M | F | F | F | M |
| Color | ||||||||||
| Occupation of males over 15 years | Venetian Blind Maker | Do | Do | |||||||
| Real estate owned | ||||||||||
| Birthplace | New Jersey | Pennsylvania | New Jersey | Do | Do | Do | Pennsylvania | Do | Do | Do |
| Married within year | ||||||||||
| Attended school within year | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||||||
| Over 20 & can't read/write | ||||||||||
| Deaf, dumb, blind, etc. |
| line | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 |
| Dwelling number | 912 | |||
| Family number | 1155 | |||
| Name | Samuel Lewis | John J do | Martha do | James do |
| Age | 55 | 32 | 19 | 17 |
| Sex | M | M | F | M |
| Color | ||||
| Occupation | Blind Maker | Clerk | ||
| Value of real estate owned | ||||
| Value of personal estate | 1,800 | |||
| Place of birth | N Jersey | do | Penna | do |
| Married within year | ||||
| Attended school within year | ||||
| Cannot read & write | ||||
| Deaf, dumb, blind, etc. |
LEWIS.-On the 31st of December, JAMES PATTERSON, son of Samuel and the late Maria Lewis, in the 21st year of his age.
The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, on Wednesday afternoon, at 2 o'clock, from No. 526 N. Fifth street.