Hiram R. Ellis, LIEUT., CO I, 5 MI CAV, ADJ T 28th Michigan Infantry - Grand Rapids Fulton and Union Streets Cemetery Grand Rapids Michigan (GPS N42°57.866, W085°38.898)

Hiram was a Pension Agent, married 25 years and father of 11 children. His father was Russell Ellis and mother was Martha Cook, both of Michigan. View a copy of the death certificate at the link below;
http://seekingmichigan.org/u?/p129401coll7,604005

Hiram R. Ellis - from Saugatuck, Michigan was 22 years old when he enlisted on 8/19/1862 at Saugatuck, MI as a Sergeant.
On 8/30/1862 he mustered into "I" Co. MI 5th Cavalry
He was discharged for promotion on 8/29/1864
On 9/10/1864 he was commissioned into Field & Staff MI 28th Infantry
He was Mustered Out on 6/5/1866 at Raleigh, NC
Promotions:
1st Lieut 8/15/1864 (1st Lieut & Adjutant as of 28th MI Infantry)
Capt 3/13/1865 by Brevet
Actg Asst Adj Gen 12/15/1865 (District of New Berne, NC, and Jan, 1866.)