He was born in 1841/42 (3 (19 in 1861)). He was born in Ireland (3).
When he enlisted, he was a laborer (3).
When he enlisted, he was 5 feet 4-1/2 inches tall, and had a sandy complexion, blue eyes, and light hair (3).
He enlisted and was mustered into service on 18 September 1861 (1, 3). He was enlisted for three years, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, by Captain Smith (3). He was a private in company F (1, 4).
He deserted from Philadelphia Pennsylvania, in October or November 1861 (1, 2 [Nov 61], 3 [Oct 61]). He was a private, in company F (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) (Morris O'Donnell)
2 company F, register of deserters, #7 (Morris Odonnel)
3 company F, descriptive roll, #28 (Morris ODonnell)
4 index to compiled service records of volunteer Union soldiers who served in organizations from the state of Pennsylvania (Morris O'Donnell)