He was born in 1838/39 (2 (22 in 1861)). He was born in Manchester England (2).
When he was enlisted, he was a laborer (2).
When he enlisted, he was 5 feet 10-1/2 inches tall, had a sandy complexion, blue eyes, and brown hair (2).
He enlisted and was mustered into service for three years, as a private, in company E, on 26 August 1861, at Philadelphia Pennsylvania (1, 2, 4). He was enlisted by Captain Lentz, and mustered into service by Colonel Reiff (2).
He deserted on 7 August 1862, in Alexandria Virginia (1, 2, 3). He was sa private, in company E (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)
2 descriptive roll, company E, entry 55
3 register of deserters, company E, entry 7
4 index to compiled service records of volunteer Union soldiers who served in organizations from the state of Pennsylvania (Thomas McGlinn)