He was 25 years old when he was enlisted (3). He was born in England (3).
He was a machinist when he was enlisted (3).
He was 5 feet 4 inches tall, and had a light complexion, brown eyes, and dark hair (3).
He was a substitute for A Stiethery [?] (1, 3). He was enlisted and mustered into service on 29 March 1865 (1, 3). He was enlisted for one year, at West Chester, Pennsylvania, by Captain Chresman (3). His service was credited to the Seventh Congressional District (3). He served as a private in company G (1).
He received clothing worth $33.33 (3).
He deserted on 29 March 1865 (1, 2). He was assigned to company G, but never reported (2).
Ronda Harford has been researching Kennewell's and is interested in any information about James Kennewell; contact her at rondah@hi-speed.com.au.
Margaret is interested in Kennewell's from Lincolnshire; contact her at margaret_luck@yahoo.com (note the underscore character between "margaret" and "luck").
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 company G, register of deserters (James Kennewell)
3 company G, descriptive roll, [#55] (James Kennewell)
[I did not find an entry for him in the index on <www.ancestry.com> to the pension index by name cards (searched December 2006)]
