He was born in 1820/21 (3 (40 in 1861)). He was born in Ireland (3).
When he enlisted, he was a laborer (3).
When he enlisted, he was 5 feet 8 inches tall, and had a light complexion, blue eyes, and brown hair (3).
He enlisted and was mustered into service on 28 October 1861 (1, 3). He was enlisted for three years, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, by Captain Casner (3). He was mustered in as a private in company K, by Lieutenant Francis Gregory (1, 3, 4-5).
He deserted from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on 18 December 1861 (1, 2). He was a private, in company K (4-5).
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) (Michael Welsh)
2 company K, register of deserters, entry 12 (Michael Welsh)
3 company K, descriptive roll, entry 85 (Michael Welch)
4 index to compiled service records of volunteer Union soldiers who served in organizations from the state of Pennsylvania (Michael Welsh)
5 index to compiled service records of volunteer Union soldiers who served in organizations from the state of Pennsylvania (Michael Welch)