He was born on 12 June 1828, (7; 2 (35 in 1862), 3 (35 in 1862), 8 (30 in 1860), 9 (42 in 1870), 10 (52 in 1880), 12 (22 in 1850), 13 (63 yrs 7 days at death)). He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (2, 8, 9, 10 [NJ], 12, 13). He was born to Joseph Mayhew and Mary Sullender (7).
In 1850, he was living in the 6th ward of Northern Liberties, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (12). He was living with Mary Mayhew (presumably his mother), and with various other Mayhew's (presumably relatives) (12). He was a tin smith (12).
In 1860, he was living in the 16th ward of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (8). He was living with Mary Mayhew (presumably his mother) and several other Mayhew's (8). He was a tinsmith (8).
When he enlisted, he was a tinsmith (2).
When he enlisted, he was 5 feet 8-1/2 inches tall, and had a dark complexion, dark eyes, and dark hair (2).
He enlisted and was mustered into service on 13 September 1862 (1, 2, 3, 4). He was enlisted for three years, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, by Colonel Reiff (2). He was a private in company A (1, 14).
He fought at the Battle of Gettysburg (11).
He was transferred to the Veterans' Reserve Corps (1, 2, 3, 14). The regiment reported his transfer on 5 September 1864 (6). He was a private, in company A (14).
He was discharged on 10 July 1865 (3).
In 1870, he was living in the 17th [?] ward of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (9). He was living with Mary Mayhew (his mother) and several other Mayhew's (9). He was a tin roofer (9).
In 1880, he was living at 1237 [illegible] Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (10). He was living with his brother Isaac, Isaac's family, and two other siblings (10). He was a tin roofer (10).
In 1890, he was living at 1626 Willington Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (4, 5). He suffered from chronic diarrhea, but did not have a pension (4). He was either a roofer or a salesman (5). Another Joseph Mayhew, and Isaac S Mayhew, were living with him (5).
He died, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on 19 June 1891, of consumption (7, 13). He was a tin roofer (13). He was single (13). He died at, or was buried from, 2922 Ridge Avenue, 32nd ward, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (13). On 24 June 1891, he was buried at Mount Moriah Cemetery (13).
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) (Joseph Mayhew)
2 company A descriptive roll, entry 102 (Joseph Mayhew)
3 Civil War Veterans' Card File, available at the Pennsylvania State Archives, searched 6 May 2004 (Joseph Mayhew)
4 1890 US Census, veterans' schedule, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, supervisor's district [1], enumeration district [671], page [2] (image 2167 on Ancestry) (Joseph Mayhew)
5 1890 Gopsill's Philadelphia directory (Joseph OR Joseph G Mayhew)
6 consolidated morning report, 91st Pennsylvania, 5 September 1864 (Private Mayhew)
7 Edward & Charlotte (Lyster) Blaim Family, a GEDCOM on Rootsweb.com WorldConnect, updated 19 July 2005 (searched 2 January 2006) (Joseph Mayhew)
8 1860 US census, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, 16th ward, microfilm series M653, film 1166, page 446 = 220 handwritten (Joseph Mayhew)
9 1870 US census, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, 17th [?] ward, microfilm series M593, film 1402, page 89 = 9 handwritten (Joseph Mayhew)
10 1880 US census, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, supervisor's district 1, enumeration district 391 [?], microfilm series T9, film 1179, page 108 D = 4 handwritten (Joseph Mayhew)
11 Pennsylvania Memorial, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania (Joseph Mayhew)
12 1850 US census, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Northern Liberties, ward 6, microfilm series M432, film 811, page 385 (Jos Mayhew)
13 death certificate, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19 June 1891, #23819 (Joseph Mayhew)
14 index to compiled service records of volunteer Union soldiers who served in organizations from the state of Pennsylvania (Joseph Mayhew)
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| Name | Mary Mayhew | Isaac do | Jos do | Margerett do | Mary do | Mary A do | Wm do |
| Age | 56 | 30 | 22 | 25 | 1 | 23 | 10 |
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| Dwelling number | 1557 | ||||
| Family number | 1838 | ||||
| Name | Mary Mayhew | Samuel " | Joseph " | William " | Wm Henry " |
| Age | 65 | 40 | 30 | 20 | 9 |
| Sex | F | F [sic] | M | M | M |
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| Occupation | Umbrella frame maker | Tinsmith | Paper Hanger | ||
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| Value of personal estate | 1100 | ||||
| Place of birth | Do [sc. Pa] | Do | Do | Do | Do |
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| Family number | 65 | ||||
| Name | Mayhew Mary | - Saml | - Joseph | - Kate | - Wm H |
| Age | 77 | 52 | 42 | 19 | 19 |
| Sex | F | M | M | F | M |
| Color | W | W | W | W | W |
| Occupation | Keeping House | Umbrella maker | Tin Roofer | Domestic Servt | working in Saw Mill |
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| house number | 1237 | ||||||||
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| name | Mayhew Isaac | - Margaret [?] | - Mary | - Sarah | - Louise [?] | - Joseph | - Samuel | - Joseph | - William |
| color | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W |
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| father's birthplace | N Jersey | N Jersey | N Jersey | N Jersey | Penn | Penn | Penn | Penn | Penn |
| mother's birthplace | Penn | Penn | Penn | Penn | Penn | Penn | Penn | Penn | Penn |