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John Nelson
5 Sep 1839 – 4 Jul 1923
| Birth | 5 Sep 1839 |
| Death | 4 Jul 1923 |
| Cemetery | Wesley Chapel Cemetery Hawkinsville , Pulaski County , Georgia , USA |
| Added by | Aunt Lainey on 03 Apr 2011 |
| FaG | https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/46535164 |
Bio
Mr. John Nelson, of the Whitfield district was found dead in bed at the home of his son, Mr. C. L. Nelson, in the Whitfield district Monday night. The cause of his death was heart failure. Mr. Nelson had reached the advanced age of 84 years. He was a Confederate soldier and served through the struggle of 1861-1865 with honor and credit to himself and the cause he believed to be right. Mr. Nelson came to Pulaski county from Houston County many years ago with his family and settled in the Whitfield district where he has since lived. He reared a large family of boys, most of whom survive him. His wife preceded him to the grave several years ago, since her going away he has lived among and with his sons, making his home most of the time with his son, Charlie. He had been a member of the Primitive Baptist Church for a number of years and was a loyal and true members. He is survived by six sons, to-wit: J. T. Nelson, of Ashburn, F. M. Nelson, of Fort Valley, W. E. Nelson, of Dooly County, A. C. Nelson, C. L. Nelson and G. A. Nelson of Pulaski County. **************** Additional information for this memorial was provided by Rich O'Keefe. Feb/2012
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Family
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Siblings
- James F Nelson Sr 1833–1889 FaG
- Margaret Nelson Greer 1837–1916 FaG
- Mary Frances "Fannie" Nelson Pugh 1845–1907
- Martin Jenkins Nelson 1848–1921 FaG
- Lena Rebecca Nelson Mitchell 1849–1931 FaG
- Caroline Susanne "Carrie" Nelson Murray 1851–1937 FaG
Children
- John Thomas Nelson 1866–1933
- Alfred Clayton "Clayte" Nelson 1869–1938
- James D Nelson 1871–1905
- Frank M Nelson 1872–1963
- William Eugene Nelson 1876–1954
- George Albert Nelson Sr 1878–1950
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