He was born in 1842/43, in St John.
[sources:
date: 4 (22 in 1865), 5 (22 in 1865).
place: 4, 5]
When he enlisted, he was a lab[orer].
[sources: 4, 5]
Description
When he enlisted, he was 5 feet 3 inches tall, and had a florid complexion, blue eyes, and light hair.
[sources: 4, 5]
During the war
He was a substitute for J K Knapp.
He enlisted and was mustered into service on 24 March 1865.
He was enlisted for one year, at Norristown, Pennsylvania, by Captain Yerkes.
He was mustered in as a private in company K.
His service was credited to the 6th congressional district (15th subdivision).
[sources: 1, 2, 4, 5 (1st subdivision, 7th congressional district), 8, 9]
The regiment reported gaining him on 27 April 1865.
[source: 6]
On 30 April 1865, he was reported absent sick.
[source: 7]
He deserted on 1 or 31 May 1865, while in the field, in Virginia.
He was a private, in company K.
[sources: 1 (1 May), 2 (31 May), 3 (1 May), 8, 9]
Sources
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.
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Edwin Blake in the 91st PA gedcom on RootsWeb WorldConnect
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[transcribed 9 Mar 2014, from Fold3]
Blake Edward
Co. K, 91 Pennsylvania Inf.
Pvt | Pvt.
REFERENCE CARD.
Original filed under
Blake Edwin
GENERAL INDEX CARD.
[card 2, transcribed 15 March 2014]
Blake Edwin
Co. K, 91 Pennsylvania Inf.
Pvt | Pvt.
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