He was 24 years old when he enlisted in 1864 (2). He was born in Washington County, Ohio (2).
He was a harness maker (2).
He was 5 feet 9-7/8 inches tall, and had a light complexion, blue eyes, and brown hair (2).
He enlisted and was mustered into service on 14 January 1864 (1, 2). He was enlisted for three years, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, by Captain Stretch (2). He served as a private in company A (1).
He deserted on 17 January 1864, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (1, 2). He was dropped as a deserter on 3 July 1864 (3).
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) (John Houseman)
2 company A descriptive book, entry 117 (John Houseman)
3 consolidated morning report, 4 July 1864 (Pri Houseman)
[I did not find him in the index on <www.ancestry.com> to the 1890 veterans' census]
[I did not find an entry for him in the index on <www.ancestry.com> to the pension index by name cards (searched April 2006)]