Egbert Blakely, CORP. CO E, 10th Michigan Cavalry, Plainfield Township Grand Rapids, Michigan (GPS N43°04.622, W085°35.427)

Edgbert was born in New York to Moses Blakely and Polly Eliza Beckwith. Egbert was married and a farmer.
A copy of the death certificate can be viewed at the link below;
http://seekingmichigan.org/u?/p129401coll7,354777

1870 United States Federal Census about Egbert Blakely
Name: Egbert Blakely
Birth Year: abt 1848
Age in 1870: 22
Birthplace: New York
Home in 1870: Alpine, Kent, Michigan
Race: White
Gender: Male
Post Office: Alpine
Household Members: Name Age
Egbert Blakely 22
Jane Blakely 18
Eugene Blakely 6/12

U.S. Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865 about Egbert Blakely
Name: Egbert Blakely
Side: Union
Regiment State/Origin: Michigan
Regiment Name: 10 Michigan Cavalry
Regiment Name Expanded: 10th Regiment, Michigan Cavalry
Company: E
Rank In: Private
Rank In Expanded: Private
Rank Out: Private
Rank Out Expanded: Private
Film Number: M545 roll 4

U.S. Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles about Egbert Blakely
Name: Egbert Blakely
Age at enlistment: 18
Enlistment Date: 17 Sep 1863
Rank at enlistment: Private
Enlistment Place: Grand Rapids, MI
State Served: Michigan
Survived the War?: Yes
Service Record: Enlisted in Company E, Michigan 10th Cavalry Regiment on 18 Sep 1863.
Promoted to Full Corporal.
Mustered out on 09 Oct 1865 at Detroit, MI.

Birth Date: abt 1845
Sources: Record of Service of Michigan Volunteers 1861-65