He was born about 1838, in Hudson, New York. [sources: date: 2 [44 in 1864, 4 [44 in 1860], 7 [55 at death in 1873], 8 [52 in 1870], 10 [31 in 1850]. place: 2, 4, 7, 8, 10]
He married Mary [?] Frischknicht. She was born in Württemburg, Germany, about 1830/31, to John Frischknicht and [unknown]. They seem to have had four children: [sources: wife's name: 4, 6. wife's birth: 4, 8, 9, 10. children: 8, 9, 10]
In 1850, he was living in ward 1, Southwark, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was living with his presumed wife Mary. He was a poller [??]. [source: 10]
On 7 August 1856, his infant daughter died, of hydrocephalus, at the corner of 11th and South streets, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. [source: 11]
In 1860, he was living in the 4th ward, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was living with his presumed wife Mary, and with their presumed children Kate, Harry, and Lewis Dolaway. He was a jeweller. [source: 4]
When he enlisted, he was a jeweler. [source: 2]
When he enlisted, he was 5 feet 6-1/2 inches tall, had a dark complexion, blue eyes, and dark hair. [source: 2]
He also served in company A of the 41st Pennsylvania. [sources: 3, 12]
He enlisted and was mustered into service as a recruit, for three years, on 20 January 1864 or 26 January 1684, at Philadelphia Pennsylvania. He was enlisted by Lieutenant Shipley, and mustered into service by Lieutenant Burke. He was a private in company E. [sources: 1 (20 Jan), 2 (26 Jan), 13, 14]
He was wounded in the hand while charging the enemy, on 18 June 1864 or 23 June 1864, at Petersburg, Virginia . [sources: 1 (18 June), 2 (23 June)]
He was absent at muster out. He was a private, in company E. [sources: 1, 13, 14]
On 6 October 1865, he successfully applied for a pension. [sources: 3, 12]
In 1870, he was living in ward 4, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was living with his presumed wife Mary, and presumed children Kate, William H, and Lewis. He was a jeweller, and owned $100 in real estate. [source: 8]
On 5 December 1873, he died, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, of typhoid fever. He was a jeweler. He was buried from his late residence, 709 South Third Street, ward 4, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was buried in Lafayette Cemetery, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. [sources: 5, 6, 7]
On 1 April 1874, his widow unsuccessfully applied for a pension. [sources: 3, 12]
In 1880, his widow, Mary Dolloway, was living at 241 [??] Bainbridge Street, ward 4, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She was living with her son Lewis. [source: 9]
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 123
3 pension index, by regiment, 91st PA Infantry, company E (John H Dollaway)
4 1860 US census, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, 4th ward, microfilm series M653, film 1154, page 798 = 296 handwritten (Jno Dolaway)
5 Find a Grave, memorial 24051470, created by Carol, added 19 January 2008, accessed 1 May 2011 (John H Dollaway) [identification is confirmed by reference in the accompanying death notice (Public Ledger 8 December 1873) to his service in the 91st]
6 death notice, Philadelphia Inquirer, 8 December 1873, page 4 (John H Dollaway)
7 death certificate, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 5 December 1873 (John H Doelaway [sic])
8 1870 US census, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, ward 4, district 11, microfilm series M593, film 1390, page 12 verso = 24 handwritten (John Dollaway)
9 1880 US census, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, ward 4, supervisor's district 1, enumeration district 73, microfilm series T9, film 1169, page 35 = 3 C handwritten (Mary Dollaway)
10 1850 US census, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Southwark, ward 1, microfilm series M432, film 821, page 72 verso = [144] handwritten (John Delaway)
11 death certificates, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 7 August 1856 (infant daughter of John H Dolloway)
12 pension index by name (John H Dollaway)
13 index to compiled service records of volunteer Union soldiers who served in organizations from the state of Pennsylvania (John H Dolaway)
14 index to compiled service records of volunteer Union soldiers who served in organizations from the state of Pennsylvania (John H Dollaway)
| line | 17 | 19 | ||
| Dwellings visited | 824 | |||
| Families visited | 1210 | |||
| Name | John Delaway | Mary A " | ||
| Age | 31 | 19 | ||
| Sex | M | F | ||
| Color | ||||
| Occupation of males over 15 years | Poller [??] | |||
| [the first letter looks more like the 'P' in 'Pennsylvania e.g. in line 1 than the 'R' in 'Robinson' in line 30] | ||||
| Real estate owned | ||||
| Birthplace | N. York | Germany | ||
| Married within year | ||||
| Attended school within year | ||||
| Over 20 & can't read/write | ||||
| Deaf, dumb, blind, etc. | ||||
| line | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 |
| Dwelling number | 1820 | ||||
| Family number | 2290 | ||||
| Name | Jno Dolaway | Mary " | Kate " | Harry " | Lewis " |
| Age | 44 | 27 | 7 | 5 | 4/12 |
| Sex | M | F | F | M | M |
| Color | |||||
| Occupation | Jeweller | ||||
| Value of real estate owned | |||||
| Value of personal estate | |||||
| Place of birth | New York | Wurtimberg | Pennsylvania | " | " |
| Married within year | |||||
| Attended school within year | 1 | 1 | |||
| Cannot read & write | |||||
| Deaf, dumb, blind, etc. |
| line | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| Dwelling-house number | 169 | ||||
| Family number | 196 | ||||
| Name | Dollaway John | - Mary | - Kate | - Wm H | - Lewis |
| Age | 52 | 36 | 18 | 16 | 10 |
| Sex | M | F | F | M | M |
| Color | W | W | W | W | W |
| Occupation | Jeweller | Huckster | Keeping House | At School | At School |
| Real estate value | |||||
| Personal estate value | 100 | ||||
| Birthplace | N. York | Wurtemburg | Wurtemburg | Penna | Penna |
| Father foreign born | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Mother foreign born | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Birth month if born within year | |||||
| Marriage month if married within year | |||||
| Attended school past year | 1 | 1 | |||
| Can't read | |||||
| Can't write | |||||
| Deaf, dumb, blind, etc. | |||||
| Male US citizen at least 21 years old | 1 | ||||
| Male US citizen at least 21 years old who can't vote ... |
| line | 14 | 15 |
| street name | Bainbridge St | |
| house number | 241 [??] | |
| dwelling visit # | 18 | |
| family visit # | 26 | |
| name | Dollaway Mary | " Lewis Y [?] |
| color | W | W |
| sex | F | M |
| age | 44 | 19 |
| month born if born in year | ||
| relationship | Mother | Son |
| single | 1 | |
| married | ||
| widowed/divorced | 1 | |
| married during year | ||
| occupation | in market | Butcher |
| months unemployed | ||
| currently ill? | ||
| blind | ||
| deaf/dumb | ||
| idiotic | ||
| insane | ||
| disabled | ||
| school this year | ||
| can't read | ||
| can't write | ||
| birthplace | Germany | Pennsylvania |
| father's birthplace | Ger | N.Y. |
| mother's birthplace | Ger | Ger |
DOLLAWAY.--On the 5th inst., JOHN H. DOLLAWAY, son-in-law of the late John Frischknicht, in the 55th year of his age.
The relatives and friends of the family, also Company E, Gregory's Regiment, are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, from his late residence, No. 709 S. Third street, this (Monday) afternoon, at 2 o'clock. Interment at Lafayette Cemetery.