He was 33 years old when he was enlisted (7). He was born in Spanish Town [?], [illegible word] Jamaica (7).
He was 5 feet 7-1/2 inches tall, and had a fair complexion, blue eyes, and brown hair (7).
He was enlisted and mustered into service on 25 September 1861 (1, 7, 8, 9). He was enlisted for three years, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, by Captain Keyser (7, 8). He served as a private in company C (1).
On 8 October 1862, he deserted, near Washington DC (5). He returned (5).
On 25 September 1863, General Ayres detailed him as a saddler (3). He was still there in September [?] 1864 (3).
On 30 December 1863, Sinex reported that he was one of 38 men who had less than fifteen months to serve who were unwilling to reenlist (2). On 2 January 1864, he was transferred to the 155th Pennsylvania Infantry, while those eligible were on veterans' leave (4).
He mustered out near Petersburg, Virginia, on 25 September 1864, when his term expired (1, 6, 8, 9 [26 Sep], 10).
On 16 February 1888, he applied successfully for a pension (11, 12).
In 1890, he was living in Doylestown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania (9).
On 19 February 1907, he again applied for a pension (11).
He died on 12 March 1907 (11).
On 8 August 1907, his widow, Agnes Campbell, applied unsuccessfully for a pension (11, 12).
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 letter, Sinex to Marvin, 30 December 1863
3 [list of detailed men, probably from Sept 1864] (Patrick Campbell)
4 consolidated morning report, 91st PA, 2 January 1864 (Campbell)
5 company C, register of deserters, number 17 (Patrick Campbell)
6 company C, register of men discharged, number 26 (Patrick Campbell)
7 company C, descriptive roll, entry 80 (Patrick Campbell)
8 company C, untitled list, probably of status at muster out, entry 18 (Patrick Campbell)
9 1890 US census, veterans' schedule, Pennsylvania, Bucks County, Doylestown, supervisor's district 3, enumeration district 96, page 8 (Patrick Campbell)
10 consolidated morning report, 91st Pennsylvania, 27 September 1864 (Pat Campbell)
11 pension index, by regiment, 91st PA Infantry, company C (Patrick Campbell)
12 pension index, by name (Patrick Campbell)