Correct spelling of his name is Salyers. Do not confuse with a distant relative of same name from Scott Co Virginia, also a Confederate Vet.

Married Fannie Gilwater
Name: Joseph Salyers
Gender: Male
Marriage Date: 31 Jul 1872
Marriage Place: Clay, Missouri, USA
Marriage Recorded: 31 Jul 1872
Officiator: S. H. Holmes, J. P.
Volume: II
Spouse: Frances Gilwater

Find a grave is here:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/90457304/j-d-salyers

I'll keep digging for service verification