George Ellam

Cpl., 97th Pa. Infantry, Company A

Held as prisoner of war

Mustered in March 16, 1864, at age 21, a wood turner from Coatesville. Captured Sept. 29, 1864, at Fort Gilmer, Va. Prisoner until May 29, 1865. Recorded at Camp Discharge June 7, 1865. Discharged by general order July 27, 1865. Joined Veteran Reserve Corps.