He was born in 1842/43 (3 (22 in 1865)). He was born in Ireland (3).
When he enlisted, he was a seaman (3).
When he enlisted, he was 5 feet 5 inches tall, and had a light complexion, hazel eyes, and brown hair (3).
He was a substitute for J Burns (1, 3). He enlisted and was mustered into service on 29 March 1865 (1, 3). He was enlisted for one year, at West Chester, Pennsylvania, by Captain Chresman (3). His service was credited to the Seventh Congressional District (3). He was a private in company G (1, 4, 5).
He received clothing worth $35.12 (3).
He deserted on 29 March 1865 (1, 2). He was assigned to company G, but never reported (2, 4, 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 Kelly)
2 company G, register of deserters (John Kelley)
3 company G, descriptive roll, [#54] (John Kelly)
4 index to compiled service records of volunteer Union soldiers who served in organizations from the state of Pennsylvania (John Kelley)
5 index to compiled service records of volunteer Union soldiers who served in organizations from the state of Pennsylvania (John Kelly)