He was born in 1826/27 (3 (35 in 1862)). He was born in Lancaster, England (3).
When he enlisted, he was 5 feet 5-3/4 inches tall, and had a dark complexion, grey eyes, and brown hair (3).
He enlisted and was mustered into service on 17 September 1862 (1, 3, 4). He was enlisted for three years, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, by Lieutenant Gregory (3, 4). He was a private in company C (1, 5).
He deserted on 31 January 1863, from Falmouth, Virginia (1, 3, 4). He was declared a deserter on 27 February 1863 (2). He was a private, in company C (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) (Charles Coe)
2 consolidated morning report, 91st PA, 27 February 1863 (Private Coe)
3 company C, descriptive roll, entry 110 (Charles Coe)
4 company C, untitled list, probably of status at muster out, entry 106 (Charles Coe)
5 index to compiled service records of volunteer Union soldiers who served in organizations from the state of Pennsylvania (Charles Coe)