He was born in 1843/44 (3 (20 in 1864), 5 (20 in 1864)). He was born in Ireland (3--the manuscript says 'Phila Ireland', but I assume 'Phila' was a mistake], 5).
When he enlisted, he was a moulder, and was living in Philadelphia (3, 5).
When he enlisted, he was 5 feet 6 inches tall, and had a fair complexion, hazel eyes, and dark hair (3, 5).
He enlisted and was mustered into service on 18 March 1864 (1, 3 [could be 16 Mar], 5 [18 Mar]). He was enlisted for three years, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, by Snyder (3). He was a private in company A (1, 7).
He deserted--he never reported (1, 4, 5).
On 27 April 1864, Sinex asked that he be sent to the regiment (2). On 9 June 1864, he was reported gained as a recruit from depot (4). On 20 July 1864, he was reported dropped as a deserter (6). He was a private in company A (7).
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 company A descriptive roll, entry 148 (William Kearney)
4 consolidated morning report, 91st Pennsylvania, 9 June 1864 (Pri Kearney, co.E--I haven't identified anyone else this could be)
5 Civil War Veterans' Card File, available at the Pennsylvania State Archives, searched 11 Nov 2004 (William Kearney)
6 consolidated morning report, 91st Pennsylvania, 20 July 1864 (Private Kearny)
7 index to compiled service records of volunteer Union soldiers who served in organizations from the state of Pennsylvania (William H Kearney)