91st PA--Henry Smith

Henry Smith

Before the war

He was born in 1831/32 (2 (33 in 1865)). He was born in Germany (2).

When he enlisted, he was a sailor (2).

Description

When he enlisted, he was 5 feet 7 inches tall, and had a dark complexion, brown eyes, and dark hair (2).

During the war

He was a substitute (1, 2). He enlisted and was mustered into service on 23 March 1865 (1, 2). He was enlisted for one year, at Norristown, Pennsylvania, by Captain Yekes (2). He reported for duty on 23 March 1865 (2). His service was credited to the sixth congressional district (2). He was a private in company D (1, 3).

His descriptive list was forwarded (where? when? why?) (2).

He was discharged by general order on 7 July 1865 (1). He was a private, in company D (3).

Sources

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) (Henry Smith)

2 company D, [second] descriptive roll, entry 91 (Henry Smith)

3 index to compiled service records of volunteer Union soldiers who served in organizations from the state of Pennsylvania (Henry Smith)

index to compiled service records

[index to compiled service records of volunteer Union soldiers who served in organizations from the state of Pennsylvania]
[transcribed 11 April 2015, from Fold3]


Smith Henry
Co. D, 91 Pennsylvania Inf.
Pvt | Pvt
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GENERAL INDEX CARD.

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