He was born in 1828/29 (2 (35 in 1864)). He was born in Antrim, Ireland (2).
When he enlisted, he was a weaver (2).
When he enlisted, he was 5 feet 8 inches tall, and had a light complexion, grey eyes, and light hair (2).
He enlisted and was mustered into service on 2 September 1864 (1, 2). He was enlisted for one year, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, by Captain Bailey (2). He was mustered in by Captain Bailey (2). He was a private in company D (1, 4).
He was discharged by general order on 24 July 1865 (1). He was a private, in company D (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) (James K Finley)
2 company D, second descriptive roll, entry 31 (James K Finley)
3 index to compiled service records of volunteer Union soldiers who served in organizations from the state of Pennsylvania (James K. Finley)
4 index to compiled service records of volunteer Union soldiers who served in organizations from the state of Pennsylvania (James K Finlay)