He was mustered into service on 17 September 1861 (1). He served as a private in company I (1).
On 30 November 1861, he was discharged on writ of habeas corpus (1).
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)