R. P. Jackson, Private, Company B, 5th Mississippi Infantry, enlisted September 28,1863 at Enterprise, deserted February 23,1864, swore allegiance to the United States at Chattanooga, Tenn., March 1, 1864, resident of Neshoba County, light complexion, dark hair, hazel eyes, 5; 11"
M269: Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Mississippi
I believe this may be him:
1860 United States Federal Census
about R P Jackson
Name: R P Jackson
Age in 1860: 39
Birth Year: abt 1821
Birthplace: South Carolina
Home in 1860: Township 12 Range 13, Neshoba, Mississippi
Gender: Male
Post Office: Philadelphia
Value of real estate: $1200 Pers. Estate $3015
Household Members:
Name Age
R P Jackson 39 Farmer
Vilet D Jackson 32 House Keeper
Mary E Jackson 15 Attending School
Emily W Jackson 6
Thomas J Jackson 3
Vilet was living alone in 1870
1870 United States Federal Census
about Vilet Jackson
Name: Vilet Jackson
Birth Year: abt 1828
Age in 1870: 42
Birthplace: Alabama
Home in 1870: Beat 2, Neshoba, Mississippi
Race: White
Gender: Female
Value of real estate: $220 Pers. Estate $300
Post Office: Philadelphia
Household Members:
Name Age
Vilet Jackson 42 Keeping House