He was born in 1836/37, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to James McGonigle and Jane [unknown family name]. [sources: date: 3 (27 in 1864), 4 (24 in 1860), 5 (40 in 1878), 6 (40 in 1878). place: 3, 4, 6. parents: 4, 5]
In 1860, he was living in ward 7, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was living with James and Jane McGonigal (presumably his parents), and with William, Margaret, Thomas, and Sarah McGonigal (presumably his siblings). He was a type caster, and owned $100 in personal property. [source: 4]
When he enlisted, he was a type founder. [source: 3]
When he enlisted, he was 5 feet 8 inches tall, and had a light complexion, grey eyes, and light hair. [source: 3]
He enlisted and was mustered into service on 18 February 1864. He was enlisted for three years, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, by Lieutenant Shipley. He was mustered in by Lieutenant Burke. He was a private in company D. [sources: 1 (8 Feb 64), 3, 7-11]
On 4 March 1865, he went on a furlough. He returned when it expired, on 19 March 1865. [source: 2]
He mustered out on 10 July 1865 with his company. He was a private, in company D. [sources: 1, 7-11]
On 5 October 1878, he died, at 532 South 15th Street, ward 7, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He died of cirrhosis of liver. He was married, and was a type founder. On 8 October 1878, he was buried, in Monument Cemetery, Philadelpia, Pennsylvania. [sources: 5, 6]
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) (John McGonigle)
2 enlisted men's furloughs (McGonigal)
3 company D, second descriptive roll, entry 49 (John W McGonigle)
4 1860 US census, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, ward 7, microfilm series M653, film 1157, page 255 = 255 handwritten (James McGonigal)
5 death notice, Philadelphia Inquirer, Tuesday 8 October 1878, page 5 (John McGonigle)
6 death certificate Philadelphia Pennsylvania, 5 October 1878 (John Macgonigle)
7 index to compiled service records of volunteer Union soldiers who served in organizations from the state of Pennsylvania (John McGonigal)
8 index to compiled service records of volunteer Union soldiers who served in organizations from the state of Pennsylvania (John McGonigle)
9 index to compiled service records of volunteer Union soldiers who served in organizations from the state of Pennsylvania (John McGonegal)
10 index to compiled service records of volunteer Union soldiers who served in organizations from the state of Pennsylvania (John McGonagal)
11 index to compiled service records of volunteer Union soldiers who served in organizations from the state of Pennsylvania (John Megonigal)
| line | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 |
| Dwelling number | 1581 | ||||||
| Family number | 1886 | ||||||
| Name | James McGonigal | Jane " | John " | William " | Margaret " | Thomas " | Sarah " |
| Age | 54 | 52 | 24 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 9 |
| Sex | M | F | M | M | F | M | F |
| Color | |||||||
| Occupation | Type Caster | Type Caster | do | ||||
| Value of real estate owned | 3000 | ||||||
| Value of personal estate | 200 | 100 | |||||
| Place of birth | do [sc. Ireland] | do | Pennsylvania | do | do | do | do |
| Married within year | |||||||
| Attended school within year | 1 | 1 | |||||
| Cannot read & write | |||||||
| Deaf, dumb, blind, etc. |
McGONIGLE.--On the 5th instant, JOHN, son of James and the late Jane McGonigle, aged forty years.
The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, this afternoon, at 2 o'clock, from the residence of his father, No. 532 S. Fifteeenth street. To proceed to Monument Cemetery.