He was 22 years old when he was enlisted (4, 5, 6, 7). He was born in Virginia (4, 5, 6, 7).
He was a laborer when he was enlisted (4, 5, 6, 7).
He was 5 feet 5-1/2 inches tall, and had a fair complexion, grey eyes, and dark hair (4, 5, 6, 7).
He was drafted (1, 4, 5, 6, 7). He was enlisted and mustered into service on 17 July 1863 in the 62nd Pennsylvania Infantry (1, 4, 5, 6, 7). He was enlisted for three years (4, 5, 6, 7). His service was credited to the 23rd congressional district (4, 5, 6, 7).
He was transferred to the 91st from company M of the 62nd Pennsylvania on 20 July 1864 (1, 10). On 21 July 1864, he, and the other members of companies L and M, were assigned to company G (2). On 22 July 1864, they were transferred to company K, following brigade orders to assign them to the smallest company (3). He was then absent, as a private (3). He served as a private in company K (1).
He mustered out with his company on 10 July 1865 (1).
On 22 August 1883, he applied successfully from Pennsylvania for a pension (8, 10).
In 1890, he was living in ward 1, Dubois, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania (9).
On 22 January [?] 1891, his widow, Elsie Baker, applied successfully from Pennsylvania for a pension (8, 10).
He died on 6 January 1891 (10).
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)
2 special order 65, HQ 91st PA, 21 July 1864 (John Baker)
3 special order 66, HQ 91st PA, 22 July 1864 (John Baker)
4 company K, descriptive roll (John Baker)
5 company K, second descriptive roll (John Baker)
6 company K, third descriptive roll (John Baker)
7 company K, fourth descriptive roll (John Baker)
8 pension index, by name (John Baker)
9 1890 US census, veterans' schedule, Pennsylvania, Clearfield County, Dubois, ward 1, supervisor's district 6, enumeration district 88, page 1 (John Baker)
10 pension index, by regiment, 91st PA Infantry, company K (John Baker)