There is no record of him found in Fold3 Compiled Service Records, it is possible they overlooked his file. One would have to consult the National Archives in Washington, DC or the state archives in Jackson to validate his service.

Josiah Byrd

Residence Neely MS; 45 years old.
Enlisted on 2/1/1862 at Neely, MS as a Private.n
On 2/1/1862 he mustered into "A" Co. MS 9th Infantry
He was transferred out on 4/9/1865 at Smithfield, NC
(Estimated date of enlistment)
On 4/9/1865 he transferred into "A" Co. MS 9th Cons Infantry
He was Surrendered on 4/26/1865 at Durham Station, NC
Other Information:
born 4/2/1816 in Neely, MS
died 7/28/1902 in Neely, MS
Buried: Washington Cemetery, Neely, MS
After the War he lived in Neely, MS

Sources used by Historical Data Systems, Inc.:
- Mississippi Confederate Grave Registry