The above J. Ellis of the Autauga Guards is probably the same J. Ellis found in the 1860 Autauga County Census Prattville/Kingston Beat
589 ELLIS, J. 31 M W MECHANIC 0 AL 84
589 ELLIS, ANGELINA 21 F W 0 GA 84
An older Elisha Ellis and family is also listed in same beat. Possibly father of J. Ellis.