Thomas Nelson
Alias: Neilson
Pvt., 8th Pa. Cavalry (89th Pa. Volunteers), Company H
Held as POW at Andersonville
Mustered in August 1861 in Phila. at age 21. Captured at Sulphur Springs, Va., Oct. 12, 1863. Survived Andersonville. Recorded at Camp Discharge May 22, 1865. Discharged June 21, 1865.