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John J Reynolds

Before the war

He was 25 years old when he was enlisted (5, 6). He was born in Dublin, Ireland (5).

He was a clerk (5).

Description

He was 5 feet 8-1/2 inches tall, and had a fair complexion, blue eyes, and brown hair (5). He had a scar on his left eye, and was pock marked (5).

During the war

He was enlisted and mustered into service on 27 August 1861 (1, 6) or 24 August 1861 (5). He was enlisted for three years, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, by Colonel Reiff (5, 6). He was mustered in as a private, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (6). He served as a private in company C (1).

On 30 December 1863, Sinex reported that he was one of 38 men who had less than fifteen months to serve who were unwilling to reenlist (2). On 2 January 1864, he was transferred to the 155th Pennsylvania Infantry, while those eligible were on veterans' leave (3).

He was mustered out near Petersburg, Virginia, on 20 September 1864 when his term expired (1, 4, 5, 6).

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)

2 letter, Sinex to Marvin, 30 December 1863

3 consolidated morning report, 91st PA, 2 January 1864 (Reynolds)

4 company C, register of men discharged, number 33 (John J Reynolds)

5 company C, descriptive roll, entry 59 (John J Reynolds)

6 Civil War Veterans' Card File, available at the Pennsylvania State Archives, searched 8 July 2004 (John J Reynolds)

7 company C, untitled list, probably of status at muster out, entry 51 (John J Reynolds)


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