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Patrick Conners

Before the war

He was born in Ireland (3 ["Philad Ireland"]). He was 35 years old when he was enlisted (3).

He was a labo[rer] when he was enlisted (3).

Description

He was 6 feet tall, and had a light complexion, blue eyes, and brown hair (3).

During the war

He was enlisted and mustered into service on 4 November 1861 (1, 3). He was enlisted for three years, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, by Captain Casner (3). He was mustered in as a private in company K by Captain Peter Keyser (1, 3).

He deserted from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on 15 or 16 December 1861 (1, 2 [16 Dec]).

Sources

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) (Patrick Conners)

2 company K, register of deserters, entry 8 (Patrick Conners)

3 company K, descriptive roll (Patrick Conners)


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