He was 22 years old when he was enlisted (6). He was born in Dutchess County, New York (6).
He was a printer when he was enlisted (6 ["printing"]).
He was 5 feet 8-1/2 inches tall, and had a light complexion, blue eyes, and light brown hair (6).
He was enlisted and mustered into service on 16 December 1861 (1, 6). He was enlisted for three years, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, by Captain Sellers (6). He served as a private in company G (1).
On 23 February 1863, he returned to the regiment from duty at Windmill Point Hospital (2).
He was wounded at the Battle of Chancellorsville (3).
He deserted on 29 June 1863, from camp near Frederick City, Maryland, while on the march to Gettysburg (1, 2, 6).
On 28 July 1863, he was reported as having been dropped because he was missing in the campaign (probably after 11 June 1863) (4).
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) (Alexander Scott)
2 consolidated morning report, 91st PA, 23 Feb 63 (Private Scott)
3 consolidated morning report, 91st PA, 7 May 1863 (Private Scott)
4 consolidated morning report, 91st PA, 28 July 1863 (Private Scott)
5 company G, register of deserters (Alexander Scott)
6 company G, descriptive roll, #76 (Alexander Scott)