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.