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James Ells, Jr

Residence was not listed; 18 years old.

Enlisted on 8/14/1862 at Oswego, NY as a Private.

On 11/19/1862 he mustered into "A" Co. NY 12th Cavalry 
He was discharged for promotion on 3/16/1864

On 3/16/1864 he was commissioned into "H" Co. US CT 2nd Cavalry 
He was Mustered Out on 2/12/1866


Promotions:
* 2nd Lieut 3/16/1864 (As of 2nd USCT Cavalry)
* 1st Lieut 1/1/1865 (Estimated date)
* Capt 9/1/1865 


Sources used by Historical Data Systems, Inc.:

 - New York:  Report of the Adjutant-General 1893-1906
 - Official Army Register of the Volunteer Force 1861-1865
 - Photo courtesy of Massachusetts Commandery of MOLLUS
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