He was born in England (2). He was 40 years old when he was enlisted (2).
He was a labor[er] when he was enlisted (2).
He was 5 feet 9 inches tall, and had a dark complexion, blue eyes, and light hair (2).
He was a substitute (1). He was enlisted and mustered into service on 14 March 1865 (1, 2). He was enlisted for one year, at Allegheny City, Pennsylvania, by Captain Kerker (2). He served as a private in company I (1).
He mustered out with his company on 10 July 1865 (1, 2).
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) (James Childs)
2 company I, descriptive roll, #54 (James Childs)
[I did not find an entry for him in the index on <www.ancestry.com> to the pension index by name cards (searched April 2006)]
[I did not find an entry for him in the index on <www.ancestry.com> to the 1890 veteran's census (searched April 2006)]