Elisha J. Armstrong

  General Notes:

See general notes on his sister, Helen, for 1850, 1860, & 1870 census facts.

The 1880 Federal Census for Petersburg, Ward 3, Dinwiddie Co., VA, District 93, page 326B, dated June 1, 1880 records E. J. Armstrong (42 - NY/NY/NY) with his wife Lucy Armstrong (28 - VA/TN/VA). Also in the household is E. J.'s father listed as "father", Armstrong (82 - NY/NY/NY). E. J. is working as a Junk Dealer.

The 1900 Federal Census for Petersburg, Ward 4, Dinwiddie Co., VA, District 109B, page 326B, dated June 19, 1900 records E. J. Armstrong (Jan 1836 - VA/VA/VA) with his wife Lucy Armstrong (April 1852 - VA/TN/VA). E. J. is a Merchant and has been married to Lucy for 23 years. They have had no children.

Name: Elijah Armstrong
Side: Confederate
Enlistment Date: 11 Apr 1862
Regiment State/Origin: Virginia
Regiment Name: 41 Virginia Infantry
Company: B
Rank In: Private
Rank Out: Private
Service Record: From 41st Virginia Infantry Regimental Histories Series: He was conscripted from the Virginia Militia on 4/11/1862 as a Private in Company B, Virginia 41st Infantry Regiment. He was placed on Sick Leave May 15, 1862 at Petersburg, VA and then deserted.
Film Number: M382 roll 2