He was born in 1844/45 (6 (19 in 1864), 10 (37 in 1880), 11 (13 in 1860), 12 (23 in 1870), 17 (44 at death in 1891)). He was born in Pennsylvania (10, 11, 12).
In 1860, he was living in ward 15, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (11). He was living with Allen and Lizzie Michener (presumably his parents), with Edgar, Allen, Margaret, John, Charles, Frank, and Maria Michener (presumably siblings), and with Isabella Meller (11). He had attended school within the year (11).
He was enlisted and mustered into service, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on 15 February 1864 (1; 3 [14 Feb 64], 8). He was a private in company D (1, 6, 18-20).
On 2 March 1864, Colonel Gregory detached him for duty with the recruiting service in Chester, Pennsylvania (2, 4). He was never on duty with the regiment (3).
On 14 March 1864, Lieutenant Carpenter, who was commanding company D, reported that he did not think Michiner was "physically capable of performing active military duty in the field" (3). He was discharged at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on 25 March 1864 by special order 127 (from the Secretary of War) (1, 8). On 2 April 1864, the regiment reported him discharged (5, 6, 7). He was a private, in company D (18-20).
In 1870, he was living in ward 20, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (12). He was living with Allen and Eliza Michiner (presumably his parents), and with John and Charles Michiner (presumably brothers) (12). He was a coach painter (12).
In 1880, he was living at 1323 [unknown street], Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (10). He was a coach maker (10). He was living with his mother, two brothers, and a servant (10).
In 1890, he was living at 1323 North 12th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (8, 9). The city directory does not list an occupation for him (9). He was living with John and Charles Michener, and with Mary E Capp (John Capp's widow) (9).
Probably in fall 1890, he was living at 1323 N 12th Street, Philadelphia Pennsylvania (13). He was living with John (13). He was a clerk (13).
On 11 December 1891, he probably died, apparently at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (17).
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 letter, Sinex to Marvin, 7 March 1864
3 letter, Sinex to Breck, 15 March 1864 (William H Michener)
4 special order 14, HQ 91st PA, 2 March 1864 (William H Michem (sic])
5 company D, register of men discharged ("reorganization" page) (William Mitchener)
6 Civil War Veterans' Card File, available at the Pennsylvania State Archives, searched 9 August 2004 (Wm H Michiner)
7 consolidated morning report, 2 April 1864 (not named)
8 1890 US census, veterans schedule, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, supervisor's district [1], enumeration district 412, page 2 (image 930 on Ancestry), line 24 (William H Michiner)
9 1890 Gopsill's Philadelphia directory (William H Michener)
10 1880 US census, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, supervisor's district 1, enumeration district 394, microfilm series T9, film 1179, page 149 A = 9 handwritten (William H Michener)
11 1860 US census, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, ward 15, microfilm series M653, film 1165, page 291 = 291 handwritten (William Michener)
12 1870 US census, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, ward 20, district 64, microfilm series M593, film 1406, page 289 = 92 handwritten (Wm H Michiner)
13 1891 Gopsill's Philadelphia city directory, page 1304 (William H)
14 1892 Gopsill's Philadelphia city directory, page 1345 (no entry)
15 1893 Gopsill's Philadelphia city directory, page 1358 (no entry)
16 1894 Gopsill's Philadelphia city directory, page 1391 (no entry)
17 Philadelphia city death certificate abstract, on LDS Pilot site, accessed 25 September 2010 (William H Michener) [identification is likely, but not confirmed; note his disappearance from the city directories after 1891 (see sources 13-16); this is the only William Michiner in the LDS Pilot Philadelphia death certificate abstracts who could be the William Michiner who served in the 91st Pennsylvania]
18 index to compiled service records of volunteer Union soldiers who served in organizations from the state of Pennsylvania (William Mitchiner)
19 index to compiled service records of volunteer Union soldiers who served in organizations from the state of Pennsylvania (William Michener)
20 index to compiled service records of volunteer Union soldiers who served in organizations from the state of Pennsylvania (William Mitchener)
| line | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 |
| Dwelling number | 1731 | ||||||||||
| Family number | 1720 | ||||||||||
| Name | Allen Michener | Lizzie " | Edgar " | Allen " | Marg B " | John " | William " | Charles " | Frank " | Maria " | Isabella Meller |
| Age | 46 | 45 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 13 [sic] | 8 | 4 | 21 | 22 |
| Sex | m | f | m | m | f | m | m | m | m | f | f |
| Color | |||||||||||
| Occupation | Clerk | Civil Engineer | Clerk | Servant | |||||||
| Value of real estate owned | 7000 | ||||||||||
| Value of personal estate | 500 | ||||||||||
| Place of birth | " [sc. Penna] | " | " | " | " | " | " | " | " | Georgia | Delaware |
| Married within year | 1 | ||||||||||
| Attended school within year | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||
| Cannot read & write | |||||||||||
| Deaf, dumb, blind, etc. |
| line | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| Dwelling-house number | 585 | ||||
| Family number | 687 | ||||
| Name | Michiner Allen C. | - Eliza C. | - John | - Wm H. | - Chas E |
| Age | 57 | 54 | 27 | 23 | 17 |
| Sex | M | F | M | M | M |
| Color | W | W | W | W | W |
| Occupation | Bank Clerk | Keeping house | Bank Clerk | Coach Painter | Attending School |
| Real estate value | 7.000 | ||||
| Personal estate value | 1.200 | ||||
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Father foreign born | |||||
| Mother foreign born | |||||
| Birth month if born within year | |||||
| Marriage month if married within year | |||||
| Attended school past year | 1 | ||||
| Can't read | |||||
| Can't write | |||||
| Deaf, dumb, blind, etc. | |||||
| Male US citizen at least 21 years old | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Male US citizen at least 21 years old who can't vote ... |
| line | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
| street name | |||||
| house number | 1323 | ||||
| dwelling visit # | 72 | ||||
| family visit # | 78 | ||||
| name | Michener Elizabeth | - John | - William H | - Charles E | Keeley [?] Mary |
| color | W | W | W | W | W |
| sex | F | M | M | M | F |
| age | 65 | 42 | 37 | 28 | 28 |
| month born if born in year | |||||
| relationship | son | son | son | servant | |
| single | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| married | |||||
| widowed/divorced | 1 | ||||
| married during year | |||||
| occupation | Keeping house | Clerk in Bank | Coach Maker | Clerk in Tax Office | Servant |
| months unemployed | |||||
| currently ill? | |||||
| blind | |||||
| deaf/dumb | |||||
| idiotic | |||||
| insane | |||||
| disabled | |||||
| school this year | |||||
| can't read | |||||
| can't write | |||||
| birthplace | Penna | Penna | Penna | Penna | Penna |
| father's birthplace | Penna | Penna | Penna | Penna | Ireland |
| mother's birthplace | Penna | Penna | Penna | Penna | Ireland |
MICHENER.--On the 11th instant, William H. Michener, son of the late Allen C. Michener, aged 44 years.
The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral services, on Monday, December 14, at 2 o'clock, at his late residence, No. 1323 North Twelfth street. Interment private.