He was born on 3 March 1829 (18; 2 (35 in 1863), 7 (32 in 1861); roll has '40'), 11 (28 in 1860), 12 (39 in 1870), 13 (47 in 1880), 15 (78 in 1909), 19 (19 in 1850)). He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (2, 7, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19). He was born to Nathan Tomlin and Hannah Brown (18).
In 1850, he was living in the 4th ward of Southwark, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania (19). He was living with Hannah Tomlin (presumably his mother), and with Andrew, Margaret, and Sarah E Tomlin (presumably his siblings) (19). He was a carpenter (19).
In 1860, he was living in the second ward of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (11). He was living with his wife Mary, and with Hannah, Mary, and Annie (presumably their children) (11). He was a house carpenter, and owned $200 in personal property (11).
When he enlisted, he was a carpenter, and was living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (2, 7).
When he enlisted, he was 5 feet 5-1/2 inches tall, had a dark complexion, blue eyes, and dark hair (2, 7 [5'6"]).
He enlisted and was mustered into service as a private in company K on 17 October 1861, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (1, 7, 8 [16 Jul 61], 16, 17, 20-21).
He was detailed as carpenter on 12 February 1863, reporting to the division quartermaster (3).
He fought in the battle of Gettysburg (4).
He was transferred on 20 July 1863 to company E (1, 7 [30 Jul 63], 10 [24 Dec 61], 17 [30 Jul 63]).
He re-enlisted for three years as a veteran volunteer, at Bealton, Virginia, on 24 December 1863 (1, 2, 7 [26 Dec 63]). He was enlisted by Lieutenant Carpenter, and mustered into service by Lieutenant Swann (2).
On 15 April 1864, he was one of seven men in the regimental pioneer corps (5).
He mustered out on 10 July 1865 with his company (1, 7, 8, 16). He was a private, in company E (20-21).
In 1870, he was living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (12). He was living with his wife Mary, and with Hannah, Mary, Anna, and Sarah (presumably their children) (12). He was a house carpenter, and owned $150 in personal property (12).
In 1880, he was living at 1221 Crease Street, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (13). He was living with his wife Mary, and daughters Emma and Sarah (13). He was a house carpenter (13).
In 1890, he was living at 1221 Crease Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (8, 9). He was a carpenter (9).
On 28 July 1890, he applied successfully from Pennsylvania for a pension (14, 16, 17).
On 12 February 1907, he again applied for a pension (16, 17).
On 9 April 1909, he died, at 2467 Natrona Street, 28th Ward, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, of apoplexy (11 days duration) with exhaustion contributing (5 days duration) (6 [9 March], 15 [9 Apr], 16, 18 [9 Apr]). He was a widower (18). He was a carpenter (18). The funeral was held on Monday at 2467 Natrona Street (at 32nd and Cumberland Streets), the home of his daughter, Mrs Hannah Gilroy (15). Members of the Winfield Scott Post, Number 114, GAR, were invited to attend the funeral (15). On 12 April 1909, he was buried in Hillside Cemetery, Roslyn, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania (6, 15, 18).
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 descriptive book, company E, entry 96 (George B Tomblin).
3 special order 9, headquarters, 91st Pennsylvania Infantry, 15 February 1863 (George B Tomlin).
4 Pennsylvania Memorial, 91st Pennsylvania plaque, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania (George B Tomlin)
5 general order 8, HQ 91st PA, 15 April 1864
6 Christ Evangelical Cemetery (Orvilla) records, on http://www.thefinalwalt.com (thanks to Amy Waltz!) (George Tomlin)
7 Civil War Veterans' Card File, available at the Pennsylvania State Archives, searched 6 May 2004 (George B Tomblin; rolls have 'Tomlin')
8 1890 US census, veterans schedule, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, supervisor's district 1, enumeration district 340, page 1 (image 706 on Ancestry), line 10 (George B Tomlin)
9 1890 Gopsill's Philadelphia directory (George B Tomlin)
10 company K, list of men transferred, #23 (George B Tomlin)
11 1860 US census, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, 2nd ward, microfilm series M653, film 1152, page 302 = 202 [?] handwritten (George Tomlin)
12 1870 US census, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, microfilm series M593, film 1413, page 157 = 12 handwritten (Geo B Tomlin)
13 1880 US census, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, supervisor's district 1, enumeration district 328, microfilm series T9, film 1177, page 61 C = 15 handwritten (George B Tomlin)
14 pension index, by name (George B Tomlin)
15 [death notice], Philadelphia Inquirer, 10 April 1909, page 13; also published at 11 April page 5 and at 12 April page 14 (George B Tomlin)
16 pension index, by regiment, 91st PA Infantry, company E (George B Tomlin)
17 pension index, by regiment, 91st PA Infantry, company K (George Tomlin)
18 death certificate, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 9 April 1909 (George B. Tomlin)
19 1850 US census, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Southwark ward 4, microfilm series M432, film 822, page 252 = 543 handwritten (George Tomlin)
20 index to compiled service records of volunteer Union soldiers who served in organizations from the state of Pennsylvania (George B Tomblin)
21 index to compiled service records of volunteer Union soldiers who served in organizations from the state of Pennsylvania (George B Tomlin)
| line | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
| Dwellings visited | [156] | ||||
| Families visited | 199 | ||||
| Name | Hannah Tomlin | George " | Andrew " | Margaret " | Sarah E. " |
| Age | 39 | 19 | 10 | 8 | 4 |
| Sex | F | M | M | F | F |
| Color | |||||
| Occupation of males over 15 years | Carpenter | ||||
| Real estate owned | |||||
| Birthplace | Delaware | Penna | " | " | " |
| Married within year | |||||
| Attended school within year | 1 | 1 | |||
| Over 20 & can't read/write | |||||
| Deaf, dumb, blind, etc. |
| line | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
| Dwelling number | 2097 | ||||
| Family number | 2310 | ||||
| Name | George Tomlin | Mary " | Hannah " | Mary " | Annie " |
| Age | 28 | 26 | 7 | 5 | 3 |
| Sex | M | F | " | " | " |
| Color | |||||
| Occupation | H Carpenter | ||||
| Value of real estate owned | |||||
| Value of personal estate | 200 | ||||
| Place of birth | " [sc. Pa] | " | " | " | " |
| Married within year | |||||
| Attended school within year | 1 | ||||
| Cannot read & write | |||||
| Deaf, dumb, blind, etc. |
| line | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 |
| Dwelling-house number | 90 | |||||
| Family number | 100 | |||||
| Name | Tomlin Geo B | - Mary | - Hannah | - Mary | - Anna | - Sarah E |
| Age | 39 | 37 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 8 |
| Sex | M | F | F | F | F | F |
| Color | W | W | W | W | W | W |
| Occupation | H Carpenter | Keep house | Umbrella Maker | Umbrella Maker | At School | At School |
| Real estate value | ||||||
| Personal estate value | $150 | |||||
| Birthplace | Penn | Penna | Penna | Penn | Penn | Penn |
| Father foreign born | ||||||
| Mother foreign born | ||||||
| Birth month if born within year | ||||||
| Marriage month if married within year | ||||||
| Attended school past year | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Can't read | ||||||
| Can't write | ||||||
| Deaf, dumb, blind, etc. | ||||||
| Male US citizen at least 21 years old | 1 | |||||
| Male US citizen at least 21 years old who can't vote ... |
| line | 46 | 47 | 48 | 49 |
| street name | Crease Street | |||
| house number | 1221 | |||
| dwelling visit # | 150 | |||
| family visit # | 160 | |||
| name | Tomlin George B | - Mary E | - Emma W | - Sarah |
| color | W | W | W | W |
| sex | M | F | F | F |
| age | 47 | 45 | 18 | 9 |
| month born if born in year | ||||
| relationship | Wife | Daughter | Daughter | |
| single | 1 | 1 | ||
| married | 1 | 1 | ||
| widowed/divorced | ||||
| married during year | ||||
| occupation | House Carpenter | Keeping House | Umbrella Maker | At School |
| months unemployed | 4 | |||
| currently ill? | ||||
| blind | ||||
| deaf/dumb | ||||
| idiotic | ||||
| insane | ||||
| disabled | ||||
| school this year | 1 | |||
| can't read | ||||
| can't write | 1 | |||
| birthplace | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| father's birthplace | Wurtemberg | Delaware | Penna | Penna |
| mother's birthplace | Saxon Coburg | Delaware | Penna | Penna |
TOMLIN.--On April 9, 1909, GEORGE B. TOMLIN, aged 78 years. Relatives and friends, also Winfield Scott Post, No 114, GAR, are invited to attend the funeral services, at the residence of his daughter, Mrs Hannah Gilroy, 2467 Natrona st (32d and Cumberland), on Monday, at 1 PM. Interment at Hillside Cemetery.
I HEREBY CERTIFY, That I attended deceased from 3/29 1909 to 4/8 1909 that I last saw him alive on 4/8 1909 and that death occurred, on the date stated above, at One A.M. The CAUSE OF DEATH was as follows:
Chief Apoplexy DURATION [blank] Mos. 11 Days