Biography
of
General William "Bull" NELSON
Born September 27 1824, Maysville KY
Died September 29 1862, Louisville KY
Pre-War Profession Midshipman, naval service, Mexican war.
War Service 1861 organised Union troops in Kentucky, September 1861 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers,
commanded
4th Divn at Shiloh, advance on Corinth, July 1862 promoted Maj. Gen. of Volunteers, Richmond KY (w), organised
defences of Louisville, killed by Gen. J C Davis.
Notes Davis shot Nelson after being relieved from command.