He was born in 1831/32 (3 (32 in 1863), 12 (29 in 1861), 18 (67 at death in 1899)). He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (3, 12, 18).
When he enlisted, he was a gardener, and was living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (3, 12).
When he enlisted, he was 5 feet 7-1/2 inches tall, had a light complexion, blue eyes, and light hair (3, 12 [5'8", fair complexion, light eyes, light hair]).
He enlisted and was mustered into service as a private in company E on 20 August 1861, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (1, 12, 13, 19).
He was at Camp Convalescent, Alexandria, Virginia, on 8 September 1863, when Lieutenant Colonel Sinex asked for his return (3).
On 26 September 1863, he was reported returned from hospital for duty (11).
He reenlisted for three years as a veteran volunteer, on 24 December 1863, at Bealton, Virginia (1, 3, 12 [26 Dec 63], 13 [discharged 24 Dec, reenlisted 25 Dec]). He was enlisted by Lieutenant Carpenter, and mustered into service by Lieutenant Swann (3).
On 1 March 1864, Colonel Gregory detached him to collect conscripts, at Philadelphia (8).
He was promoted on 22 October 1864 to corporal, for soldierly conduct in a recent battle or for soldierly appearances (1, 2, 3, 4, 12, 15).
On 26 January 1865, company E published resolutions mourning the death of sixteen comrades, and sympathizing with their families (16). He was on the committee (16).
On 27 May 1865, he began a furlough, which expired on 11 June 1865 (10). He returned on 12 June 1865 (10).
On 16 June 1865, he was promoted to sergeant, effective 1 June 1865 (1, 5, 12).
He mustered out on 10 July 1865 with his company (1, 12, 13). He was a sergeant in company E (17, 19).
On 7 October 1889, he applied successfully from Pennsylvania for a pension (6, 17).
In 1890, he was living at 2817 Jackson Street, in the 26th ward of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (13, 14). He was a laborer (14).
On 9 June 1899, he died, at 1822 Gerritt Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, of valvular disease of heart (17, 18). He was married (18). He was a laborer (18). On 12 June 1899, he was buried at Mt Moriah Cemetery, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (18).
His widow applied successfully for a pension (17).
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 list of non-commissioned officers, company E
3 descriptive roll, company E, entry 82 (George Young)
4 special order 101, headquarters, 91st Pennsylvania Infantry, 22 October 1864
5 special order 36, headquarters, 91st Pennsylvania Infantry, 16 June 1865 (George Young)
6 Veterans' administration. Pension index, by name. (Searched 21 Jan 2001, at Ancestry) (George Young)
7 letter, Sinex to Marvin, 8 Sep 1863
8 letter, Sinex to Marvin, 7 March 1864
9 special order 13, HQ 91st PA, 1 March 1864
10 enlisted men's furloughs (Geo Young)
11 consolidated morning report, 91st PA, 26 September 1863 (Pri Young)
12 Civil War Veterans' Card File, available at the Pennsylvania State Archives, searched 6 May 2004 (George Young)
13 1890 US census, veterans' schedule, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Philadelphia (ward 26, division 28), supervisor's district 1, enumeration district 600, page 3 (image 1958 on Ancestry) (George Young)
14 1890 Gopsill's Philadelphia directory (George Young)
15 consolidated morning report, 91st Pennsylvania, 23 October 1864 (Privt Young)
16 'Headquarters company E', Philadelphia Inquirer 26 January 1865 page 5 (George Young)
17 pension index, by regiment, 91st PA Infantry, company E (George Young)
18 death certificate, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 9 June 1899 (George Young)
19 index to compiled service records of volunteer Union soldiers who served in organizations from the state of Pennsylvania (George Young)