He was born in 1833/34 (8 (26 in 1862)). He was born in Bedford, Pennsylvania (8).
When he enlisted, he was a cordwainer (8).
When he enlisted, he was 5 feet 4-1/4 inches tall, and had a dark complexion, brown eyes, and dark hair (8).
He enlisted and was mustered into service on 3 July 1862 (1, 8). He was enlisted for three years, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, by Lieutenant Shipley (8). He was a private in company G (1, 8-9).
On 23 February 1863, he may have returned to the regiment from duty at Windmill Point Hospital (3).
On 28 July 1863, he was reported as having been dropped because he was missing in the campaign (probably after 11 June 1863) (4).
He was at Camp Convalescent, Alexandria, Virginia, on 8 September 1863, when Lieutenant Colonel Sinex asked for his return (2).
He was discharged from USA General Hospital, York, Pennsylvania, on 15 May 1865 by general order, War Department, dated 3 May 1865 (1, 5, 7). He was a private, in company G (8-9).
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, 3 Sep 1863
3 consolidated morning report, 91st PA, 23 Feb 63 (Private Read [may be Thomas Read])
4 consolidated morning report, 91st PA, 28 July 1863 (Private Reed)
5 company G, register of men discharged, #51 (Samuel T Reed)
6 company G, descriptive roll, #65 (Samuel T Reed)
7 consolidated morning report, 91st Pennsylvania, 25 May 1865 (Saml Read)
8 index to compiled service records of volunteer Union soldiers who served in organizations from the state of Pennsylvania (Samuel T Read)
9 index to compiled service records of volunteer Union soldiers who served in organizations from the state of Pennsylvania (Samuel T Reed)