Origins
The 91st was formed from volunteers in Philadelphia, and most of its men were born in Pennsylvania.
Endings Almost 10% of the regiment died in service. 654 men mustered out with the regiment at the end; 128 of them were original members.
Washington The 91st guarded several famous Confederate female spies, and also shot a prisoner who was a boyhood friend of John Wilkes Booth.
Life Most of the regiment's time was taken up, not with battles, but with training and other duties.
Researchers
Edgar Gregory Colonel (Brevet Major General) Gregory was the only Assistant Commissioner of the post-war Freedman's Bureau who could be called an abolitionist.
Endings Almost 10% of the regiment died in service. 654 men mustered out with the regiment at the end; 128 of them were original members.
Washington The 91st guarded several famous Confederate female spies, and also shot a prisoner who was a boyhood friend of John Wilkes Booth.
Life Most of the regiment's time was taken up, not with battles, but with training and other duties.
Researchers
Edgar Gregory Colonel (Brevet Major General) Gregory was the only Assistant Commissioner of the post-war Freedman's Bureau who could be called an abolitionist.
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Fact of the week [updated Sundays]
#303 Joseph Green was court martialed on 3 November 1864 for absence without leave and misbehaviour before the enemy. He left the regiment without permission, to report to the Division Hospital. James Clark went with him to the Hospital, which took several days, but was not court-martialed. Interestingly, the Court asked Clark the question that revealed his assistance, and not the Judge Advocate.
Battles and casualties Because of poor generalship, the 91st had no spectacular successes on the battlefield. But they paid a heavy price: 114 of them were killed or mortally wounded in battle.
After the war Many men received pensions, and joined veterans' associations. The last death I known of occurred in 1938.
Fact of the week [updated Sundays]
#303 Joseph Green was court martialed on 3 November 1864 for absence without leave and misbehaviour before the enemy. He left the regiment without permission, to report to the Division Hospital. James Clark went with him to the Hospital, which took several days, but was not court-martialed. Interestingly, the Court asked Clark the question that revealed his assistance, and not the Judge Advocate.
Battles and casualties Because of poor generalship, the 91st had no spectacular successes on the battlefield. But they paid a heavy price: 114 of them were killed or mortally wounded in battle.
After the war Many men received pensions, and joined veterans' associations. The last death I known of occurred in 1938.
Harry Ide is developing this web page. E-mail me at hide1@unl.edu with corrections, suggestions, or information!
Also contact Cyrus at SgtPen91st@aol.com, who is writing a book about the 91st PA.