He was 23 years old when he enlisted in 1861 (16, 17, 22 [55 at death in 1891]). He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (16, 22).
He was a cordwainer (16, 17). He was living in Philadelphia when he was enrolled (17).
He was 5 feet 4-1/2 inches tall, and had a light complexion, light eyes, and light hair (16, 17).
Since according to the 1890 census, he was mustered in on 21 April 1861, he may have served in another regiment before serving in the 91st Pennsylvania (18).
He was mustered into service on 23 August 1861 (1, 4, 17 [4 Sep 61]). He served in company A (1). He enlisted and was appointed a sergeant on 4 September 1861 (15, 16). He was enlisted for three years, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, by Captain Starr (16).
He was later reduced to the ranks (15).
After the Battle of Fredericksburg, he left with the wounded, but did not return (13). He deserted on 17 December 1862 (13).
He returned to the regiment on 22 February 1863 (9).
He fought at the Battle of Gettysburg (21).
On 6 July 1863, he was missing in action (14). On 9 July 1863, he was dropped from the rolls, by order of Brigadier General Garrard (14, 16). On the next consolidated morning report, dated 28 July 1863, he was reported as having been dropped because he was missing in the campaign (10).
On 8 September 1863, he was in the Provost Guard at Frederick City, Maryland (3). Sinex described him as 'a Notorious "Shirk"', who "artfully finds it convenient to be absent when wanted, but manages to leave by some authority", and requested that he be returned to the regiment (3).
On 26 September 1863, he was reported regained from missing in campaign (11).
He seems to have been court martialed, since the 2nd division headquarters sent an order about his court martial, dated 27 October 1863, which the regiment received on 26 December 1863 (2). He returned to duty by 5 November 1863 (12).
He reenlisted as a veteran volunteer on 26 December 1863, at Bealton, Virginia (1).
On 1 March 1864, Colonel Gregory detached him to collect conscripts, at Philadelphia (5). On 27 April 1864, Sinex reported that he had been relieved from Camp Cadwalader, but had not yet reported to the regiment (6).
On 27 June 1865, he was promoted to corporal, effective 1 May 1865 (1, 8, 17).
He mustered out on 10 July 1865 with his company (1, 4, 17, 18).
In 1890, he was living at 1022 Sergeant Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (18, 19). He was a superintendent (19).
He applied unsucessfully from Pennsylvania for a pension on 26 [or 2] July 1890 (4, 20).
He died on 30 March 1891, of Bright's disease (22). He was single (22). He died at, or was buried from, 1022 Sergent Street, 10th Ward, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (22). He was buried on 4 April 1891, at the Soldier's National Cemetery (22).
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 general orders received, #154, 26 December 1863
3 letter, Sinex to Marvin, 8 September 1863
4 pension index, by regiment (Frank G Clough)
5 letter, Sinex to Marvin, 7 March 1864
6 letter, Sinex to Fowler, 27 April 1864
7 special order 13, HQ 91st PA, 1 March 1864
8 special order 38, HQ 91st PA, 27 June 1865 (Franklin G Clough)
9 consolidated morning report, 91st PA, 22 February 1683
10 consolidated morning report, 91st PA, 28 July 1863 (Priv Clough)
11 consolidated morning report, 91st PA, 26 September 1863 (Pri Clough)
12 consolidated morning report, 91st PA, 5 November 1863 (Priv Clough)
13 register of deserters in company A (Franklin J Clough)
14 register of men discharged, co.A (Francis G Clough)
15 register of non-commissioned officers, co.A (Franklin F Clough ['F' looks clear])
16 company A descriptive roll, entry 87 (Franklin L Clough ['L' looks clear])
17 Civil War Veterans' Card File, available at the Pennsylvania State Archives, searched 5 May 2004 (Franklin G Clough [rolls have middle initial 'L'])
18 1890 US census, veterans schedule, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, enumeration district 198, page [blank] (image 1282 on <www.ancestry.com>) (Franklin G Clough)
19 1890 Gopsill's Philadelphia directory (Frank Clough)
20 pension index, by name (Frank G Clough)
21 Pennsylvania Memorial, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania (F G Clough)
22 death certificate, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Franklin G Clough, 30 March 1891, number 18239] (Franklin G Clough)