His CSR file show that he was admitted to Barracks Hospital, Richmond, Va. March 3, 1865, and later, surrendered with forces under Maj.Gen. Sam Jones, CSA at Tallahasse, Florida, May 10, 1865, paroled at Bainbridge, Ga. May 20, 1865.
M266: Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations From the State of Georgia
These records may be procured through the service noted in the Red enclosed box above.
Elijah Phillips
Residence Muscogee County GA;
Enlisted on 10/5/1861 as a Private.
On 10/5/1861 he mustered into "B" Co. GA 31st Infantry
He was Surrendered on 4/9/1865 at Appomattox Court House, VA
He was listed as:
* Wounded 8/28/1862 2nd Manassas, VA
Sources used by Historical Data Systems, Inc.:
- Roster of Confederate Soldiers of Georgia 1861-1865
- Southern Historical Society Papers: Appomattox Paroles ANV
See also: http://www.nwinfo.net/~jagriffin/31st.htm
http://www.colquitt.k12.ga.us/gspurloc/Cobbslegion/gasca/units/31st_gvi.htm
http://www.amazon.com/History-31st-Georgia-Volunteer-Infantry/dp/0935523588