He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (9). He was 18 years old when he was enlisted (9).
He was a glass blower when he was enlisted (9).
He was 5 feet 3 inches tall, and had a dark complexion, blue eyes, and dark hair (9).
He was enlisted and mustered into service on 2 August 1862 (1, 9, 12). He was enlisted for three years, at Alexandria, Virginia, by Lieutenant Weeks (9). He served in company F (1).
He fought at the Battle of Gettysburg (11).
On 30 December 1863, Sinex reported that he was one of 30 men who had more than fifteen months to serve who were willing to reenlist (2). On 2 January 1864, he was transferred to the 155th Pennsylvania Infantry, while those eligible were on veterans' leave (6).
He was promoted to corporal on 20 (3, 10) or 21 October 1864 (1, 7 [21 Oct]).
On 17 February 1865, he was promoted to sergeant, effective 1 January 1865 (1, 5).
On 7 March 1865, he went on a furlough, which ended on 22 March 1865 (5). He returned on 25 March 1865 (5).
He was discharged near Washington DC on 1 June 1865, by general order (1, 8, 12 [30 May]).
On 29 October 1902, he successfully applied for a pension (12).
On 30 December 1911, he again applied for a pension (12).
He died on 13 March 1922, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (12).
On 28 March 1922, his widow successfully applied for a pension (12).
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 letter, Sinex to Marvin, 30 December 1863
3 special order 98, HQ 91st PA, 20 October 1864 (George Flemming)
4 special order 9, HQ 91st PA, 17 February 1865 (George Flemming)
5 enlisted men's furloughs (Flemming)
6 consolidated morning report, 91st PA, 2 January 1864 (Fleming)
7 company F, list of non-commissioned officers (George Flemming)
8 company F, register of men discharged (George Flemming)
9 company F, descriptive roll, #100 (George Fleming)
10 consolidated morning report, 91st Pennsylvania, 21 October 1864 (Privt Fleming)
11 Pennsylvania Memorial, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania (George Flemming)
12 pension index, by regiment, 91st PA Infantry, company F (George Flemming)