According to the above source, Captain Ellis served two years in the U.S. Navy and re-enlisted in January, 1864 in the 1st Marine Cavalry. He was captured and served nine months in Libby and Belle Isle prisons.
According to his death record, Mathew died on June 5, 1893 of chronic bronchitis at Searsport, Maine at 48 years, 4 months, and 6 days of age. The record confirmed that he had been born in Prospect, Maine as had his parents, Levi and Edith (Staples) Ellis. He was a master mariner.
According to the above source, Captain Ellis served two years in the U.S. Navy and re-enlisted in January, 1864 in the 1st Marine Cavalry. He was captured and served nine months in Libby and Belle Isle prisons.
According to his death record, Mathew died on June 5, 1893 of chronic bronchitis at Searsport, Maine at 48 years, 4 months, and 6 days of age. The record confirmed that he had been born in Prospect, Maine as had his parents, Levi and Edith (Staples) Ellis. He was a master mariner.
Family Members
Advertisement
Advertisement