He was born in 1841/42 (5 (22 in 1864)). He was born in Ireland (5).
When he enlisted, he was a carpenter, and was living in Bucks County, Pennsylvania (5).
When he enlisted, he was 5 feet 8-1/2 inches tall, and had a light complexion, hazel eyes, and brown hair (5).
He enlisted and was mustered into service at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on 1 March 1864 (1, 5). He was a private in company G (1, 5, 6).
He deserted on 1 March 1864 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (1, 3, 4, 5). He was a private, in company G (6).
On 27 April 1864, Sinex asked that he be sent to the regiment (2).
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 letter, Sinex to Marvin, 27 April 1864
3 consolidated morning report, 91st Pennsylvania, 29 June 1864 (Pri Gilbert)
4 company G, register of deserters (James Gilbert)
5 Civil War Veterans' Card File, available at the Pennsylvania State Archives, searched 10 February 2005 (James Gilbert)
6 index to compiled service records of volunteer Union soldiers who served in organizations from the state of Pennsylvania (James Gilbert)