He was born in 1840/41 (2 (20 in 1861)). He was born in Philadelphia Pennsylvania (2).
When he enlisted, he was a laborer (2).
When he enlisted, he was 5 feet 9 inches tall, had a light complexion, blue eyes, and light hair (2).
He enlisted and was mustered into service for three years, at Philadelphia Pennsylvania, in company E, either on 21 August 1861 (1) or on 24 August 1861 (2, 4, 5). He was enlisted by Captain Lentz, and mustered into service by Colonel Reiff (2).
He deserted on 23 September 1861, in Philadelphia Pennsylvania (1, 2, 3). He was a private, in company F (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.)
2 descriptive roll, company E, entry 54
3 register of deserters, company E, entry 1 (Francis Mathiews)
4 index to compiled service records of volunteer Union soldiers who served in organizations from the state of Pennsylvania (Francis Mathews)
5 index to compiled service records of volunteer Union soldiers who served in organizations from the state of Pennsylvania (Thomas Mathew)