Pvt. Elijah M. Mitcham was born in 1832, and enlisted with Darnell's Regiment (CSA) Company K, 18th regiment on March 1, 1862 just days after his 30th birthday. Also enlisting was Elijah's brother, Asbury Garet Mitcham.
He mustered from Athens, Henderson County, TX for a period of 12 months.
On Jan. 11, 1863, Elijah was captured at Fort Hindman, Arkansas Post, AR.
On Feb. 8, he appears present at Camp Douglas, IL as a prisoner of war.
March 4, 1863, Elijah is reported dead of Pneumonia at Camp Douglas, IL
Pvt. Elijah M. Mitcham was born in 1832, and enlisted with Darnell's Regiment (CSA) Company K, 18th regiment on March 1, 1862 just days after his 30th birthday. Also enlisting was Elijah's brother, Asbury Garet Mitcham.
He mustered from Athens, Henderson County, TX for a period of 12 months.
On Jan. 11, 1863, Elijah was captured at Fort Hindman, Arkansas Post, AR.
On Feb. 8, he appears present at Camp Douglas, IL as a prisoner of war.
March 4, 1863, Elijah is reported dead of Pneumonia at Camp Douglas, IL
Inscription
K 18 TEX. CAV.
Gravesite Details
Confederate Mound
Family Members
Siblings
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