He was born in 1842/43 (2 (21 in 1864), 3 (21 in 1864)). He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (2).
When he enlisted, he was a clerk, and was living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (2, 3).
When he enlisted, he was 5 feet 6 inches tall, and had a light complexion, dark eyes, and brown hair (2, 3).
He enlisted and was mustered into service as a private on 30 January 1864 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (1, 2, 3). He was enlisted for three years, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, by Lieutenant Burk (2). He was a private in company A (1, 5).
He deserted on 4 February 1864, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (1, 2, 3 [30 Jan 64]). He was dropped as a deserter on 3 July 1864 (4). He was a private, in company G (5).
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) (George Watson)
2 company A descriptive roll, entry 135 (George Watson)
3 Civil War Veterans' Card File, available at the Pennsylvania State Archives, searched 9 May 2004 (George Watson)
4 consolidated morning report, 4 July 1864 (Pri Watson)
5 index to compiled service records of volunteer Union soldiers who served in organizations from the state of Pennsylvania (George Watson)