The Conscription age was lowered to age 17, February, 1864.

Young Jesse must have been eager to serve the Cause.

1860 United States Federal Census about Jesse Davis
Name: Jesse Davis
Age in 1860: 11
Birth Year: abt 1849
Birthplace: Georgia
Home in 1860: District 403, Hall, Georgia
Gender: Male
Post Office: Gainesville
Value of real estate: View image
Household Members:
Name Age
J C S Davis 38
Alsay Davis
William Davis 16
Katharine Davis 12
Jesse Davis 11
Joseph Davis 6
Mary Davis 4