He was 18 years old when he was enlisted (5). He was born in Ireland (5).
He was a driver when he was enlisted (5). He was living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (5).
He was 5 feet 7-1/4 inches tall, and had a light complexion, grey eyes, and brown hair (5).
He was enlisted and mustered into service on 1 March 1864 (1, 5). He was enlisted at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (5). He was mustered in at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (5). 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 consolidated morning report, 91st Pennsylvania, 29 June 1864 (Pri Watkins)
4 company G, register of deserters (James Watkins)
5 Civil War Veterans' Card File, available at the Pennsylvania State Archives, searched 10 February 2005 (James Watkins)