John A. Nelson
Confederate Veteran
Vol. XVII July 1909
Confederate Veteran Vol. XVII , July, 1909.
  In the death of JOHN A. NELSON, which occurred at his home, near Siloam Springs, Ark., Feb. 10, 1909, another Confederate comrade has passed from the earth.
   He was born in Spartanburg County, S.C., April 29, 1829. When the war broke out , he joined General WHEELER'S cavalry, and was afterwards transferred to Burk's Battalion and made first lieutenant. He was twice captured and served in all 15 months on Johnson's Island, reaching home many months after the surrender, bankrupt in property, but rich in patriotism, ambition and energy. Proud of his services to his country, he remained loyal Confederate to the end. He was twice married and is survived by his wife and 5 children. For over 60 years he had been a devout Church member.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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