William bull nelson biography

Richmond in Madison County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

 

Staunch Unionist and Friend of President Abraham Lincoln

 

 

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General William "Bull" Nelson.

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Staunch Unionist and Friend of President Abraham Lincoln. , Son of an Influential Kentucky Family , The Nelson family counted among its friends some of the most important families in Kentucky. William Nelson, born in 1824, near Maysville, Kentucky, grew up in an atmosphere of influence and wealth.

After graduating from the Naval Academy in 1846, he attained the rank of lieutenant.

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At the beginning of the Civil War, Nelson personally offered his help to Abraham Lincoln., William Nelson established a recruiting camp in Kentucky at President Abraham Lincoln's request. His success earned him the rank of general.

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