He was 35 years old when he was enlisted (2). He was born in Antrim, Ireland (2).
He was a weaver (2).
He was 5 feet 8 inches tall, and had a light complexion, grey eyes, and light hair (2).
He was enlisted and mustered into service on 2 September 1864 (1, 2). He was enlisted for one year, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, by Captain Bailey (2). He was mustered in by Captain Bailey (2). He served as a private in company D (1).
He was discharged by general order on 24 July 1865 (1).
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 K Finley)
2 company D, second descriptive roll, entry 31 (James K Finley)