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