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Cpl. William H. Nelson

From the Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Illinois

Co. G       89th Ill. Inft.

Home of Record - Altona
Enlisted - Oct. 5, 1863 as a Private
Mustered In - Oct. 5, 1863
Remarks - Transferred to the 59th Ill. Inf. as a Cpl.

Co. G       59th Ill. Inf.

Residence changed to Knox County
Transferred - Oct. 5, 1863 as a Private
Mustered In - Oct. 5, 1863
\Remarks - Mustered Out Dec. 8, 1865 as a Cpl.

From the Database of Illinois Veterans Index
Soldier - Pvt. William H. Nelson
Unit - Co. G   89th Ill. Inf.
Muster Rolls
Remarks - Promoted Cpl. March 1, 1864.   Transferred to the 59th Ill. Inf.
Descriptive Roll
Height - 6'
Hair - Light
Eyes - Blue
Complexion - Fair
Occupation - Farmer
Born - 1845 in Cedar, Ill.

From the 1870 Census
Name - William H. Nelson       Aged - 25 Years
Born - 1845 in Illinois
Home in 1870 - Stark, Vernon Co., Wisconsin
Race - White
Occupation - Farmer
Spouse - Jenette Nelson       Aged - 25 Years

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Pvt. Orio C. Newton

From the Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Illinois

Co. D       17th Ill. Inft.

Home of Record - Altona
Enlisted - May 25, 1861
Mustered In - May 25, 1861
Remarks - Died Sept. 7, 1861

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Pvt. Herbert A. Nims

From the Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Illinois

Co. A       47th Ill. Inft.

Home of Record - Altona
Enlisted - Aug. 16, 1861
Mustered In - Aug. 16, 1861
Remarks - Deserted Sept. 21, 1861

Pvt. Herbert A. Nims

From the Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Illinois

Co. D       1st Ill. Cav.

Home of Record - Altona
Enlisted - Feb. 1, 1862
Mustered In - Not Filled In
Remarks - Mustered Out July 14, 1862

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Pvt. Ozias L. Nims

From the Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Illinois

Co. A       47th Ill. Inft.

Home of Record - Altona
Enlisted - Aug. 16, 1861
Mustered In - Aug. 16, 1861
Remarks - Mustered Out Oct. 11, 1864