He was born in 1821/30, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. [sources: date: 4 (33 in 1863), 7 (69 in 1891). place: 4]
When he enlisted, he was a turn[er]. [source: 4]
When he enlisted, he was 5 feet 2-1/2 inches tall, and had a dark complexion, hazel eyes, and dark hair. [source: 4]
He was a substitute. His service was credited to the Third Congressional District. He enlisted and was mustered into service in the 118th Pennsylvania Infantry on 20 July 1863. He enlisted for three years, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was a private, in company E of the 118th Pennsylvania. [sources: 1 (20 Jul 65), 2, 3, 4, 6]
He was captured at Cold Harbor, Virginia, on 2 June 1864. [sources: 1, 2]
On 2 June 1865, he was transferred from the 118th Pennsylvania to company I of the 91st Pennsylvania. He was a private in company I of the 91st Pennsylvania. [sources: 1, 3, 5, 9]
He mustered out with his company on 10 July 1865. He was a private, in company I. [sources: 1, 4, 5, 6, 9]
On 18 February 1891, he died. He was buried in Jeannette Memorial Cemetery, Jeannette, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. His grave has (or at least had) a Grand Army of the Rebublic marker. [sources: 6, 7, 8]
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 W Krause)
2 Bates, Samuel Penniman. History of Pennsylvania volunteers, 1861-5. Harrisburg: B. Singerly, state printer, 1869-71. 5 volumes. 'One hundred and eighteenth regiment'. Volume 3, page 1328. (In the roster) (John W Krause)
3 company I, register of men transferred (John W Krausz)
4 company I, descriptive roll, #90 (John W Krausz [?])
5 index to compiled service records of volunteer Union soldiers who served in organizations from the state of Pennsylvania (John W Krausz)
6 Pennsylvania, Veterans burial cards, 1777-1929 (John W Krause)
7 headstone (John W Krause)
8 Find a grave, memorial 120772542, created by Franny, added 24 Nov 2013, accessed 15 August 2014 (John W Krause)
9 index to compiled service records of volunteer Union soldiers who served in organizations from the state of Pennsylvania (John W Krause)