He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (8). He was 41 years old when he was enlisted (8).
He was a but[cher] when he was enlisted (8).
He was 5 feet 8 inches tall, and had a light complexion, grey eyes, and dark hair (8).
He was enlisted and mustered into service on 5 or 6 February 1864 (1, 8 [5 Feb]). He was enlisted for three years, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, by Captain Lane [?] (8). He served as a private in company I (1).
On 2 March 1864, Colonel Gregory detached him for duty with the recruiting service in Chester, Pennsylvania (2, 4). On 27 April 1864, Sinex asked that he be returned to the regiment (3).
On 8 June 1864, he was detailed for duty in Brigade headquarters (5). On 4 July 1864, he was detailed for duty at Brigade headquarters, as a hostler (6, 7). He was still there in September (?) 1864 (7).
He mustered out on 10 July 1865 with his company (1).
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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, 7 March 1864
3 letter, Sinex to Marvin, 27 April 1864
4 special order 14, HQ 91st PA, 2 March 1864
5 special order 41, HQ 91st PA, 8 June 1864
6 special order 61, HQ 91st PA, 4 July 1864 (Jacob S Smith)
7 [list of detailed men, probably from Sept 1864] (Jacob S Smith)
8 company I, descriptive roll, #29 (Jacob S Smith)
