Individual Details

John Calvin Ellis

(December 31, 1844 - October 4, 1913)

John Calvin Ellis served in Co. G. of 53rd Regiment of North Carolina Troops. His service record shows that he resided in Stokes County, North Carolina where he enlisted at age 18 on Feb 5, 1863. Reported present in July 1863-Apr 1864. Wounded at Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia on May 12, 1864. Reported absent wounded until Sept 1, 1864 when he was reported absent without leave. Returned to duty in Jan/Feb of 1865. Captured near Petersburg, VA on Apr 2, 1865. Confined at point Lookout, Maryland on April 4, 1865. Released at Point Lookout, Maryland on June 12, 1865 after taking the Oath of Allegiance.

Events

BirthDecember 31, 1844North Carolina
MarriageSeptember 10, 1869Lettie Rhodes
DeathOctober 4, 1913
BurialCorns Family Cemetery, Stokes County, North Carolina

Families

SpouseLettie Rhodes (1844 - 1909)
ChildEmma Elizabeth Ellis (1870 - 1835)
ChildWilliam T. Ellis (1876 - )
ChildDrewry E. Ellis (1877 - )
ChildSally Verda Ellis (1879 - )
ChildCary Rufus Ellis (1881 - )
ChildPeria O. Ellis (1884 - )
FatherJohn T. Ellis (1804 - 1870)
MotherMartha Ann Carter (1809 - )
SiblingMary F. Ellis (1832 - )
SiblingMartha A. Ellis (1834 - )
SiblingCatherine Ellis (1839 - )
SiblingWilliam D. Ellis (1846 - )
SiblingPaulina Jane Ellis (1850 - )