He was 19 years old when he was enlisted (3). He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (3)
He was a laborer (3). He was living in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, when he was enlisted (3).
He was 5 feet 8-3/4 inches tall, and had a fair complexion, hazel eyes, and black hair (3).
He was enlisted and mustered into service on 1 March 1864 (1, 3). He was enlisted at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (3). He was mustered in as a private, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (3). He served as a private in company G (1).
He deserted on 1 March 1864 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (1, 3, 4, 5).
On 27 April 1864, Sinex asked that he be sent to the regiment (2).
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, 27 April 1864
3 Civil War Veterans' Card File, available at the Pennsylvania State Archives, searched 10 August 2004 (James Smith)
4 consolidated morning report, 91st Pennsylvania, 29 June 1864 (Pri Smith)
5 company G, register of deserters (James Smith)