He was born in June 1827 (10; 2 (38 in 1865), 7 [32 in 1860], 8 [43 in 1870], 9 [54 in 1880], 10 [72 in 1900]). He was born in Adams County, Pennsylvania (2, 7, 8, 9, 10).
In 1850, he was living in Hamiltonban Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania (6). He was a farmer (6). He was living with Israel Irvin (presumably his father), and five other Irvin's (presumably his siblings) (6).
In 1856/1857, he married Sarah [unknown family name] (10). In 1900, she had had one child, who was still alive (10).
In 1860, he was living in Liberty Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania (7). He was a miller, and owned $1,100 in real estate, and $180 in personal property (7). He was living with his wife Sarah and daughter Mary (7).
When he enlisted, he was a miller (2).
When he enlisted, he was 5 feet 11 inches tall, and had a fair complexion, blue eyes, and dark hair (2).
He was drafted (1, 2). He enlisted and was mustered into service on 28 February 1865 (1, 2, 4). He was enlisted for one year, at Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, by Captain Eyster (2). His enlistment was credited to the sixteenth congressional district (2). He was a private in company A (1, 11, 12, 13).
He mustered out with his company on 10 July 1865 (1, 4). He was a private, in company A (11, 12, 13).
In 1870, he was living in Liberty Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania (8). He was a miller, and owned $5,300 in real estate and $1,000 in personal property (8). He was living with his wife Sarah and daughter Mary (8).
In 1880, he was living in Liberty Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania (9). He was a miller (9). He was living with his wife Sarah and daughter Mary (9).
On 6 December 1889 [or 1887?], he applied successfully from Pennsylvania for a pension (3, 5).
In 1890, he was living in Fairfield, Liberty Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania (4). He had had chronic diarrhea (4).
In 1900, he was living in Liberty Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania (10). He was a miller (10). He was living with his wife and daughter (10).
He died in 1905 (3).
On 21 January [?] 1905, his widow, Sarah Irwin, applied unsuccessfully from Pennsylvania for a pension (3, 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) (John Irwin)
2 company A descriptive roll, entry 164 (John Irwin)
3 pension index, by regiment (John Irivin [sic])
4 1890 US census, veterans' schedule, Pennsylvania, Adams County, Liberty Township, supervisor's district 7, enumeration district 16, page [2] (John Irwin)
5 pension index, by name (John Irwin)
6 1850 US census, Pennsylvania, Adams County, Hamiltonban Township, microfilm series M432, film 743, page 150 (John Irvin)
7 1860 US census, Pennsylvania, Adams County, Liberty Township, microfilm series M653, film 1057, page 381 = 61 handwritten (John Irvin)
8 1870 US census, Pennsylvania, Adams County, Liberty Township, microfilm series M593, film 1289, page 249 = 22 handwritten (John Irvin)
9 1880 US census, Pennsylvania, Adams County, Liberty Township, supervisor's district 7, enumeration district 55, microfilm series T9, film 1085, page 231 = 10 handwritten (John Irwin)
10 1900 US census, Pennsylvania, Adams County, Liberty Township, supervisor's district 12, enumeration district 12, microfilm series T623, film 1354, page 140 = sheet 2A handwritten (John Irwin)
11 index to compiled service records of volunteer Union soldiers who served in organizations from the state of Pennsylvania (John Irwin)
12 index to compiled service records of volunteer Union soldiers who served in organizations from the state of Pennsylvania (John Irvin)
13 index to compiled service records of volunteer Union soldiers who served in organizations from the state of Pennsylvania (John Irving)
| line | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
| Dwellings visited | 127 | ||||||
| Families visited | 130 | ||||||
| Name | Israel Irvin [sic] | James W " | John " | Washington " | Robert " | Maryanne " | Harriet " |
| Age | 66 | 25 | 23 | 10 [?] | 19 | 19 | 14 |
| Sex | m | m | m | m | m | f | f |
| Color | |||||||
| Occupation of males over 15 years | Farmer | " | " | None | |||
| Real estate owned | 2,500 | ||||||
| Birthplace | " [sc. Penna] | " | " | " | " | " | " |
| Married within year | |||||||
| Attended school within year | 1 | 1 | |||||
| Over 20 & can't read/write | |||||||
| Deaf, dumb, blind, etc. |
| line | 30 | 31 | 32 |
| Dwelling number | 409 | ||
| Family number | 446 | ||
| Name | John Irvin | Sarah " | Mary A. " |
| Age | 32 | 28 | 8/12 |
| Sex | m | f | m |
| Color | |||
| Occupation | Miller | ||
| Value of real estate owned | 1,100 | ||
| Value of personal estate | 180 | ||
| Place of birth | " [sc. Penna] | " | " |
| Married within year | |||
| Attended school within year | |||
| Cannot read & write | |||
| Deaf, dumb, blind, etc. |
| line | 15 | 16 | 17 |
| Dwelling-house number | 146 | ||
| Family number | 153 | ||
| Name | Irvin John | - Sarah | - Mary A |
| Age | 43 | 36 | 10 |
| Sex | M | F | F |
| Color | W | W | W |
| Occupation | Miller | Keeping house | |
| Real estate value | 5300 | ||
| Personal estate value | 1000 | ||
| Birthplace | " [sc. Penna] | " | " |
| Father foreign born | |||
| Mother foreign born | |||
| Birth month if born within year | |||
| Marriage month if married within year | |||
| Attended school past year | |||
| 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 | 45 | 46 | 47 |
| street name | |||
| house number | |||
| dwelling visit # | 89 | ||
| family visit # | 94 | ||
| name | Irwin John | - Sarah | - Mary |
| color | W | W | W |
| sex | M | F | F |
| age | 54 | 50 | 20 |
| month born if born in year | |||
| relationship | Wife | Daughter | |
| single | 1 | ||
| married | 1 | 1 | |
| widowed/divorced | |||
| married during year | |||
| occupation | Miller | Keeping house | At home |
| months unemployed | |||
| currently ill? | |||
| blind | |||
| deaf/dumb | |||
| idiotic | |||
| insane | |||
| disabled | |||
| school this year | |||
| can't read | |||
| can't write | |||
| birthplace | Penna | Penna | Penna |
| father's birthplace | Penna | Penna | Penna |
| mother's birthplace | Penna | Penna | Penna |
| line | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| street | |||
| house number | |||
| dwelling number | 21 | ||
| family number | 23 | ||
| name | Irwin John | - Sarah | Luger [?] Mary [?] W |
| relationship | Head | Wife | Daughter |
| color | W | W | W |
| sex | M | F | F |
| birth date | June 1827 | Jan 1827 | Oct 1859 |
| age | 72 | 73 | 41 |
| married? | M | M | Wd |
| # years married | 43 | 43 | |
| mother of how many children? | 1 | 0 | |
| # of children living | 1 | 0 | |
| birthplace | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| father's birthplace | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| mother's birthplace | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| immigration year | |||
| # years in USA | |||
| naturalized citizen? | |||
| occupation | miller | ||
| # months not employed | 0 | ||
| # months in school | |||
| can read | yes | yes | yes |
| can write | yes | yes | yes |
| speaks English | yes | yes | yes |
| owned/rented | O | ||
| free or mortgaged | F | ||
| farm/house | F | ||
| # of farm schedule | 21 |