He was born in 1838/39 (2 (26 in 1865), 3 (26 in 1865), 4 (26 in 1865)). He was born in Dublin, Ireland (3, 4).
When he enlisted, he was a seaman (3, 4).
When he enlisted, he was 5 feet 7-1/4 inches tall, and had a ruddy complexion, hazel eyes, and d[ark] [?] brown hair (3, 4 [brown hair]).
He was a substitute for W Rennolds (1, 2, 3, 4). He enlisted and and was mustered into service on 30 March 1865, at Williamsport or Philadelphia Pennsylvania (1, 2, 3 [Philadelphia], 4 [Williamsport]). He was enlisted for three years, by Captain Leaman or Blair (3, 4). He was mustered in as a private in company K (1, 5). His service was credited to the 31st subdivision of the 17th congressional district (3, 4).
He mustered out with his company on 10 July 1865 (1, 2). He was a private, in company K (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) (Charles Smith)
2 Civil War Veterans' Card File, available at the Pennsylvania State Archives, searched 31 May 2004 (Charles Smith)
3 company K, third descriptive roll (Chas Smith)
4 company K, fourth descriptive roll (Charles Smith)
5 index to compiled service records of volunteer Union soldiers who served in organizations from the state of Pennsylvania (Charles Smith)