He was born in 1839/40 (3 (25 in 1865)). He was born in England (3).
When he enlisted, he was a machinist (3).
When he enlisted, he was 5 feet 4 inches tall, and had a light complexion, brown eyes, and dark hair (3).
He was a substitute for A Stiethery [?] (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).
He received clothing worth $33.33 (3).
He deserted on 29 March 1865 (1, 2). He was assigned to company G, but never reported (2, 4).
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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 G, register of deserters (James Kennewell)
3 company G, descriptive roll, [#55] (James Kennewell)
4 index to compiled service records of volunteer Union soldiers who served in organizations from the state of Pennsylvania (James Kennewell)