John
L.
Nelson
Born in Ohio, United States
Son of Jonathan Nelson
and Mary (Pettigrew) Nelson
Brother of
Benjamin Franklin Nelson
Died
at age 15
in Camp Chase, Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, United States
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Biography
Private John Nelson served in the United States Civil War.
Enlisted: 06 Jan 1862
Mustered out: 07 Mar 1862
Side: USA
Regiment(s): 57th Ohio Infantry
Enlisted: 06 Jan 1862
Mustered out: 07 Mar 1862
Side: USA
Regiment(s): 57th Ohio Infantry
John Nelson died of disease during the United States Civil War.
John L. Nelson was born on 14 Jul 1846 in Ohio. He was the son of Jonathan Nelson and Mary (Pettigrew) Nelson.[1][2]
At the time of the 1850 Census, the family was living in Poland Township, Mahoning County, Ohio. His father worked there as a carpenter.[2]
At the time of the 1860 Census, they were living in Cass Township, Hancock County, Ohio. His father was working there as a farmer.[3]
He joined the 57th Ohio Infantry Regiment on 06 Jan 1862. He was assigned as a Private with Company G. He died due to disease on 07 Mar 1862 at the Post Hospital at Camp Chase, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio.[4]
He was initially buried at Green Lawn Cemetery.[4] He was later reburied at Vickers Cemetery, Washington Township, Hancock County, Ohio.[1]
Research Notes
He had a younger brother, about 2 years younger, who was named Jonathan Nelson. Somewhat confusing, but they both appear on the 1850 and 1860 Census documents.
Sources
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Find a Grave, database and images accessed March 22, 2024), memorial page for John L Nelson (14 Jul 1846–7 Mar 1862), Find A Grave: Memorial #107837607, citing Vickers Cemetery, Washington Township, Hancock County, Ohio, USA; Maintained by Dutch (contributor 47879040).
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "United States Census, 1850." FamilySearch. Sun Mar 10 01:23:38 UTC 2024. Entry for Jonathon Nelson and Mary Nelson, 1850.
- ↑ "United States Census, 1860." FamilySearch. Sat Mar 09 01:53:16 UTC 2024. Entry for Jonathan Nelson and Mary Nelson, 1860.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Ohio Roster Commission. Official Roster of the Soldiers of the State of Ohio in the War on the Rebellion, 1861-1865, Compiled Under the Direction of the Roster Commission. Vol. 5. Akron, OH: Werner Co., 1886-1895. pp 152, 730.
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