He was born in 1837/38 (2 (27 in 1865)). He was born in England (2).
When he enlisted, he was a laborer (2).
When he enlisted, he was 5 feet 3-1/4 inches tall, and had blue eyes and light hair (2).
He enlisted and was mustered into service on 14 March 1865, at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (1, 2, 3). He was enlisted by Captain Zoots [?] (2). He was enlisted for one year (2). He was a private in company I (1, 2, 4).
He mustered out with his company on 10 July 1865 (1, 2, 3). He was a private, in company I (4).
On 29 November 1897, he applied successfully for a pension (3).
He died on 30 January 1916, at Magherball [?], Ireland (3).
On 22 April 1916, his widow applied successfully for a pension (3).
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 company I, descriptive roll, #70 (George Jackson)
3 pension index, by regiment, 91st PA Infantry, company I (George Jackson)
4 index to compiled service records of volunteer Union soldiers who served in organizations from the state of Pennsylvania (George Jackson)