He was 20 years old when he enlisted in 1862 (10, 11, 18 [51 in ?1895]). He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (10, 18).
He was a clerk (10).
He was 5 feet 11 inches tall, and had a dark complexion, dark eyes, and light hair (10).
He enlisted and was mustered into service on 23 April 1862, at Washington, DC (1, 10, 11 [mustered in 30 Apr 62, as corporal], 12, 13). He was enlisted for three years, at Washington DC, by Captain Gilbert (10). He served in company A (1).
On 17 June 1863, he was missing in action (9). On 9 July 1863, he was dropped from the rolls, by order of Brigadier General Garrard (9, 10). On the next consolidated morning report, dated 28 July 1863, he was reported as having been dropped because he was missing in the campaign (6).
On 31 August 1863, he was reported regained (7). On 8 September 1863, Sinex reported that he was in Philadelphia and able to rejoin the regiment, and requested his return (2). On 26 September 1863, he was reported regained from duty in hospital (8).
On 1 March 1864, Colonel Gregory detached him to collect conscripts, at Philadelphia (3, 5). On 27 April 1864, Sinex reported that he had been relieved from Camp Cadwalader, but had not yet reported to the regiment (4).
He testified at John Hamill's court martial on 10 November 1864 (16). On 21 October 1864, he testified, the second time he saw Hamill, Hamill was visibly drunk, and fell asleep under a tree (16).
He mustered out, as a corporal, on 28 April 1865 when his term expired (1, 10, 11, 12, 13, 17). He had served for 36 months (18).
In 1890, he was living at 1703 Lambert, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (13, 14). He was a cutter (14).
On 15 November 1892 [?], he applied unsuccessfully from Pennsylvania for a pension (12, 15).
On 17 May 1895, he was admitted to the Pennsylvania Soldier and Sailors' Home (18). He was admitted from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (18). He had nervous debility (18). He was not receiving a pension (18). He was a clerk, and was married (18).
He died in September 1899, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (12).
On 28 September 1916, his widow, Kate Willis, successfully applied from Pennsylvania for a pension (12, 15).
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, 8 September 1863
3 letter, Sinex to Marvin, 7 March 1864
4 letter, Sinex to Fowler, 27 April 1864
5 special order 13, HQ 91st PA, 1 March 1864
6 consolidated morning report, 91st PA, 28 July 1863 (Priv Willis)
7 consolidated morning report, 91st PA, 31 August 1863 (Pri Willis)
8 consolidated morning report, 91st PA, 26 September 1863 (Pri Willis)
9 register of men discharged, co.A (Charles Willis)
10 company A descriptive roll, entry 96 (Charles Willis)
11 Civil War Veterans' Card File, available at the Pennsylvania State Archives, searched 6 May 2004 (Charles Willis)
12 pension index, by regiment (Charles M Willis)
13 1890 US Census, veterans' schedule, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, supervisor's district [1], enumeration district [684], page 2 (image 2208 on <www.ancestry.com>) (Chas K Willis)
14 1890 Gopsill's Philadelphia directory (Charles Willis)
15 pension index, by name (Charles K Willis)
16 court-martial record, John Hamill (Charles K Willis)
17 consolidated morning report, 91st Pennsylvania, 28 April 1865 (Chas K Willis)
18 Report of the Board of Managers of the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1895. Serial Set volume 3412, session volume 45, 54th Congress, 1st Session. House Document 42 (in 3 parts). Part II page 354. (Charles K Willis)