On 20 Mar 1844 he and Elizabeth J Joiner were married. She was the daughter of Malachi and Rachel Gardner Joiner. They were married almost 40 years. Their children were:
1-William Thomas Bedgood 1845-1927
2-John Eli Bedgood 1848-1923
3-Mary Jane Bedgood 1849-1860
4-Henry Jackson 'Jack' Bedgood 1850-1887
5-Elizabeth Josephine 'Josie' Bedgood 1853-1900
Eli had quite an extensive service record. On 11 Jul 1861 Eli enlisted in the CSA as a Private with Co F, 14th Georgia Infantry. He was later transferred to Co H, 28th Georgia Infantry and promoted to full Sgt. On May 2, 1863 Eli furnished a substitute-his son William. Eli then enlisted with the 5th Georgia Infantry Reserves, Co K.
Eli was a farmer most of his life and was listed on the Georgia 1860-1880 census records in Dublin.
On 24 Nov 1885, he passed away quietly at the County Poor Home, two years after his wife Elizabeth had died.
On 20 Mar 1844 he and Elizabeth J Joiner were married. She was the daughter of Malachi and Rachel Gardner Joiner. They were married almost 40 years. Their children were:
1-William Thomas Bedgood 1845-1927
2-John Eli Bedgood 1848-1923
3-Mary Jane Bedgood 1849-1860
4-Henry Jackson 'Jack' Bedgood 1850-1887
5-Elizabeth Josephine 'Josie' Bedgood 1853-1900
Eli had quite an extensive service record. On 11 Jul 1861 Eli enlisted in the CSA as a Private with Co F, 14th Georgia Infantry. He was later transferred to Co H, 28th Georgia Infantry and promoted to full Sgt. On May 2, 1863 Eli furnished a substitute-his son William. Eli then enlisted with the 5th Georgia Infantry Reserves, Co K.
Eli was a farmer most of his life and was listed on the Georgia 1860-1880 census records in Dublin.
On 24 Nov 1885, he passed away quietly at the County Poor Home, two years after his wife Elizabeth had died.
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