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Col William “William Particular” Nelson

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Birth	:	19 Dec 1808 Yorktown, York County, Virginia, USA
Death	:	17 Apr 1892 Hanover County, Virginia, USA
Burial	:	Fork Episcopal Church Cemetery, Doswell, Hanover County, USA
Coordinate	:	37.8534012, -77.5309982
Description	:	William Particular died at Oakland Planation on Easter. The son of Captain Thomas Nelson and Lucy Grimes Nelson was unmarried. He was named after Judge William Nelson. Captain Nelson was a commander of the Hanover Light Artillery. It was organized in April of 1861. He led the battalion at Gettysburg. The monument on Benner's Hill states that they were not engaged on the first two days, but did expend forty-eight rounds during the battle. Their position near Hanover Road was a long narrow ridge, perpendicular to the Union lines. Not a good position, but the only one available. Nelson was a noted... Read More	William Particular died at Oakland Planation on Easter. The son of Captain Thomas Nelson and Lucy Grimes Nelson was unmarried. He was named after Judge William Nelson. Captain Nelson was a commander of the Hanover Light Artillery. It was organized in April of 1861. He led the battalion at Gettysburg. The monument on Benner's Hill states that they were not engaged on the first two days, but did expend forty-eight rounds during the battle. Their position near Hanover Road was a long narrow ridge, perpendicular to the Union lines. Not a good position, but the only one available. Nelson was a noted artillery officer in the Army of Northern Virginia. General Daniel Harvey Hill termed him as one of the best. Nelson commanded his Battalion at Seven Pines and Seven Days. General Pendleton called him gallant and efficient, recommending him for promotion to Colonel, which Nelson received after the Battle of Chancellorsville. He then fought at The Wilderness, Spotsylvania, and Cold Harbor. He maintained his reputation for courage and efficiency under General Early at Monocacy, Winchester, and Cedar Creek. Like it's leader, the Nelson Artillery was honorable and illustrious, doing it's duty on every field on which it had the opportunity to serve the South.

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Col William “William Particular” Nelson's memorial is located at: Fork Episcopal Church Cemetery, Doswell, Hanover County, USA.
When did Col William “William Particular” Nelson death?
Col William “William Particular” Nelson death on 17 Apr 1892 in Hanover County, Virginia, USA
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Latitude: 37.8534012
Longitude: -77.5309982

Family Members:

Parent

Capt Thomas Nelson

(1780 - 1859)

Judith Nelson Nelson

(1782 - 1869)

Siblings

Hugh Thomas Nelson

(1805 - 1843)

Rev Robert Nelson

(1819 - 1886)

Elizabeth Burwell Nelson Page

(1821 - 1912)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Fork Episcopal Church Cemetery
Doswell, Hanover County, USA
Coordinate: 37.8534012, -77.5309982

2. Duke's Chapel Cemetery
Doswell, Hanover County, USA
Coordinate: 37.8596220, -77.5395050

3. Mount Hope Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.8638000, -77.4828033

4. Belmont Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.8547324, -77.4783911

5. Haskins Family
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Coordinate: 37.8619800, -77.4778180

6. Mount Carmel Baptist Church Cemetery
Doswell, Hanover County, USA
Coordinate: 37.8986140, -77.5369690

7. Kings Chapel Presbyterian Church Cemetery
Ashland, Hanover County, USA
Coordinate: 37.8035870, -77.5597280

8. Ebenezer Baptist Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.8305016, -77.5969009

9. Old Ridge Road Cemetery
Ashland, Hanover County, USA
Coordinate: 37.8163100, -77.4698000

10. Montevideo Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.8077000, -77.4788700

11. Mount Olivet Baptist Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.8376007, -77.6084976

12. Saint James Baptist Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.8812730, -77.6044250

13. Little Bethel Methodist Church Cemetery
Ashland, Hanover County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7924995, -77.4991989

14. Mallory Burial Ground
Doswell, Hanover County, USA
Coordinate: 37.8434792, -77.4463196

15. Topping Castle Cemetery
Houstons Corner, Caroline County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9233180, -77.5428300

16. Independence Christian Church Cemetery
Ashland, Hanover County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7836550, -77.5116560

17. Elon Baptist Church Cemetery
Hanover County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9168860, -77.5759500

18. Oxford Mount Zion Baptist Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.9182010, -77.4785900

19. Cedar Hill Cemetery
Hanover County, USA
Coordinate: 37.8387020, -77.4311220

20. Jericho Baptist Church Cemetery
Ruther Glen, Caroline County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9300850, -77.4971460

21. Middlebrook-Madison Family Cemetery
Ruther Glen, Caroline County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9234440, -77.4761670

22. Meadow Farm Cemetery
Taylors Corner, Caroline County, USA
Coordinate: 37.8497470, -77.4237870

23. Hill Family Cemetery at Mount Airy
Ruther Glen, Caroline County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9376400, -77.5515250

24. Carmel Baptist Church Cemetery
Ruther Glen, Caroline County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9302250, -77.4807920