He was born in Warford, Ireland (2). He was 32 years old when he was enlisted (1, 2).
He was 5 feet 11 inches tall, and had a light complexion, light eyes, and light hair (1, 2).
He was mustered into service as a private on 10 September 1861 (1). He was enlisted for three years, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, by Charles Brown (2). He served as a private in company H (1).
He deserted on 5 December 1861 (1).
not in 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.
1 Civil War Veterans' Card File, available at the Pennsylvania State Archives, searched 4 March 2005, citing the "91st Inf. Deserter Roll" (Samuel Black)