Background
Nelson, William was born in 1825 in Maysville, Kentucky, United States. Son of Doctor Thomas W. and Frances (Doniphan) Nelson.
Nelson, William was born in 1825 in Maysville, Kentucky, United States. Son of Doctor Thomas W. and Frances (Doniphan) Nelson.
General United States Army, 1861, commanded 4th division Department of Ohio. General United States Volunteers, 1862. General Jeff C. Davis, Louisville, September