He was 17 years old when he was enlisted (5). He was born in Bedford County, Pennsylvania (5).
He was a farmer (5).
He was 5 feet 10 inches tall, and had a dark complexion, dark eyes, and dark hair (5).
He was a substitute (1 [drafted], 5 [substitute]). He was enlisted and mustered into service on 8 October 1864 (1, 5). He was enlisted for one year, at Chambersburg, Pennsylvania (5). His service was credited to the 16th Congressional District (5). He served as a private in company G (1).
He left the camp near Hatcher's Run, Virginia on 8 March 1865, without permission (2, 6). He was caught at City Point, Virginia, and returned to the regiment under guard, on 12 March 1865 (2, 7). He was charged with absence without leave (2). On 22 March 1865, a regimental court martial was appointed to try him; it consisted of John Donnell (I), Theodore Hope (E), and Joseph Everhart (C), judge advocate (3).
He deserted on 30 March 1865 from Hatcher's Run (1, 4 [deserted 9 Mar]).
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 Charge and specifications preferred against John Wright
3 special order 19, HQ 91st PA, 22 March 1865
4 company G, register of deserters (John Wright)
5 company G, second descriptive roll, [#46] (John Wright)
6 consolidated morning report, 91st Pennsylvania, 11 March 1865 (Jno Wright)
7 consolidated morning report, 91st Pennsylvania, 13 March 1865 (Private Wright)