He was born in 1836/37 (1 (24 in 1861)). He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (3).
When he enlisted, he was a clerk (3).
When he enlisted, he was 5 feet 6 inches tall, and had a dark complexion, dark eyes, and dark hair (3)
He enlisted and was mustered into service on 29 November 1861 (1, 3). He was enlisted for three years, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, by Captain Kayser (3). He was a private in company A (1, 4-6 (5-6 have H)).
He went to Philadelphia on a furlough, and did not return (2). He deserted on 3 April 1862 (1) or 14 March 1862 (2) or 30 April 1862 (3). He was then a private in company A (4-6 (5-6 have H)).
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) (Richard Quinlan)
2 register of deserters in company A (Richard Quinlin)
3 company A descriptive roll, entry 78 (Richard Quinlan)
4 index to compiled service records of volunteer Union soldiers who served in organizations from the state of Pennsylvania (Richard Quinlan)
5 index to compiled service records of volunteer Union soldiers who served in organizations from the state of Pennsylvania (Richard Quinline)
6 index to compiled service records of volunteer Union soldiers who served in organizations from the state of Pennsylvania (Richard Quinlan)