He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (3). He was born in 1818/1819 (3 (42 in 1861)).
When he enlisted, he was a ship [carpenter??] (3).
When he enlisted, he was 5 feet 9 inches tall, and had a dark complexion, grey eyes, and brown hair (3).
He enlisted and was mustered into service on 22 October 1861 (1, 3). He was enlisted for three years, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, by Captain Casner (3). He was mustered in as a private in company K, by Lieutenant George Murphy (1, 3, 4).
He deserted from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on 28 October 1861 (1, 2). He was a private, in company K (4).
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 Latier)
2 company K, register of deserters, entry 7 (John Latier)
3 company K, descriptive roll (John Latier)
4 index to compiled service records of volunteer Union soldiers who served in organizations from the state of Pennsylvania (John Latier)