Company muster-in roll states that Asa Costner, Pvt. Capt. G.W. Paris’ Company, 4th Reg’t Mississippi Volunteers, Age 28, enlisted Aug 24, 1861, at Grenada by Gen’l West for 12 months.

Company muster roll for Aug 24, 1861, to Oct 6, 1862, under remarks states: Escaped from Nashville now with Bragg.

Appears on a list of members of the organization named above (4 Reg’t Mississippi Vols.) who are serving in other companies and regiments. List dated Ponchatula, La, Nov 13, 1862.
Co. in which serving – Gastons
Reg’t in which serving – Blythes Miss Vols
Remarks: Van Dorn

He is reported present with his company on subsequent muster rolls.

Company Muster Roll for Feb 28 to Oct 31, 1863, states under remarks: Killed Port Gibson May 1, 1863.