91st PA: John Williams

John Williams

Before the war

He was born in 1839/40 (2 (25 in 1865)). He was born in England (2).

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

Description

When he enlisted, he was 5 feet 9 inches tall, and had a fair complexion, grey eyes, and light hair (2).

During the war

He was a substitute for J Rooth (1, 2). He enlisted and was mustered into service on 30 March 1865 (1, 2). He was enlisted for one year, at Norristown, Pennsylvania, by Captain Yerkes (2). His service was credited to the Sixth Congressional District (2). He was a private in company G (1, 4).

He received clothing worth $36.82 (2).

He deserted on 30 March 1865 (1, 2). He was assigned to company G, but never reported (2). He was a private, in company G (4).

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) (John Williams)

2 company G, register of deserters (John Williams)

3 company G, second descriptive list, [#85] (John Williams)

4 index to compiled service records of volunteer Union soldiers who served in organizations from the state of Pennsylvania (John Williams)

index to compiled service records

[index to compiled service records of volunteer Union soldiers who served in organizations from the state of Pennsylvania]
[transcribed 7 May 2015, from Fold3]


Williams John
Co. G, 91 Pennsylvania Inf.
Pvt. | Pvt.
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