The service record of Elisha Vandiver lists two different dates of death, one being the roll for August 1863. It states that he died of wounds on Aug. 4, 1863. Subsequent records which mention the place of death as Brandon MS are probably accurate since the company orderly sergeant wouldn't have access to first-hand information that early.

If Elisha's widow didn't remarry, a pension application in his name is possible. Those posted as deserters like A. C. Vandiver had to provide convincing testimony that they returned to service in the army as faithful soldiers. In any case an application could still exist, and should prove interesting.

A. C. Vandiver's record is incomplete, as we don't know what became of him after being picked up by Federal troops near Corinth MS on Nov. 1, 1863. He may have been released on oath of allegiance to the U.S. and sworn to remain north of the Ohio River during the remainder of the war. Having lost an arm in service, I'm a bit surprised he didn't ask for discharge from service in 1862.

Both men entered state service at Baldwin MS Aug. 24, 1861, their company being transferred to the Confederate army on Sept. 19, 1861, Iuka MS.