13th Vermont Infantry

Residence North Hero VT; 22 years old.

Enlisted on 8/20/1862 as a Private.

On 10/10/1862 he mustered into "H" Co. VT 13th Infantry

He was Mustered Out on 7/21/1863 at Brattleboro, VT

He was listed as: * Wounded 7/3/1863 Gettysburg, PA

Nelson was born July 4, 1840, at North Hero, Vermont. He died Sep. 17, 1928, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Charles (Martha) King at Aitkin, Aitkin Co., Minn. His remains were shipped to his former home in Arkansaw, Pepin Co., Wis., and buried there Sep. 20, 1928, besides the remains of his wife Delinda.

On May 29, 1864, Nelson was united in marriage to Delinda Brown at Dickinson, Franklin Co., New York. She died Sep. 17, 1916, in Waterville Twp., Pepin Co., Wis. and was buried at Arkansaw, Wis. Their children were: Agnes, b. 15 May 1865; Marand, b. 10 Apr 1867; George, b. 16 Apr 1869; Warren, b. 23 Jun 1872; Walter, b. 9 Jun 1874; Martha May, b. 5 May 1878; Alfred (Fred), b. 9 Mar 1880; Clara, b. 15 Dec 1885; & Lena Bell, b. 20 Feb 1892.

Nelson was a Civil War veteran of Companies K & H,

13th Vermont Infantry.

Nelson enlisted September 11, 1862, at Highgate, Vermont, to serve nine months as a Private in Company K of the 13th Vermont Infantry. However, before he was mustered into Federal service he was transferred to Company H. On October 10, 1862, Nelson was mustered into Federal service with Company H at Brattleboro, Vermont. At that time he was listed in the Company H Descriptive Book as a 21 years old, 5'8" tall farmer, with brown hair, blue eyes and a light complexion, born in Canada. In the Company K Descriptive Book he was listed as a 22 years old, 5'7" tall farmer with brown hair, blue eyes and a dark complexion, born in North Hero, Vermont.

On or about July 2 or 3, 1863, Nelson was slightly wounded during the battle of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. On the Regimental returns of November 1862, it was noted that he had deserted November 25th and was dropped from the rolls. His desertion must have been to the regiment's satisfaction, as on July 21, 1863, he was mustered out of Federal service with Company H at Brattleboro, Vermont.

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FORMER RESIDENT

PASSES AWAY

Nelson Cataract, Civil War

Veteran, Dies at Home of

Chas. King, Aitkin, Minn.

Nelson Cataract. a Civil war veteran passed away peacefully Monday, Sept. 17, near midnight, at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Charles King. Mr. Cataract was a native of New England, born in Glensile, Vt., July 4, 1840. At the age of 22 he enlisted in Co. H., 13th Vermont Vol. Inf., T. J. Casey's Div., Army of the Potomac, and was discharged with his company of the battle of Gettysburg.

Mr. Cataract and Miss Delinda Brown were married in 1866 and answering the call of the west came to Durand, Wis., and made their home for many years and were numbered among the pioneers of that locality. Mrs. Cataract died twelve years ago. When she was no longer able to care for the home the parents spent much of their time with their seven children who had grown to maturity. Since the death of his wife Mr. Cataract has lived at the King home and came to Aitkin with the family about three years ago. He was a member of the Methodist church, but owing to declining years was not able to take an active part in many things, which he would have enjoyed. About two weeks ago he began to fail rapidly and passed away having rounded out more than 88 years of a useful, well spent life.

Rev. W. E. Young officiated at the funeral service held in the Methodist church Tuesday morning and the body was sent to the old family home in Durand, where the father was laid to rest by the side of his wife. Pallbearers were: E. A. Marsh, S. J. Warren, G. W. McGregor and Gordon Gray.

Four sons and three daughters were born to Mr. and Mrs. Cataract, George, who died last year in June; Warren, of Norman, N. Dak.; Mrs. Martha King, Aitkin; Fred, of Frederick, Wis.; Mrs. Callas Taylor, Durand, Wis.; Mrs. Lena Jenson, Estherville, La.; and several grandchildren. Mr. and Mrs. King and daughter, Elinor, drove to Durand and met relatives on the way who attended the funeral. - Aitkin Independent Age.

Sunset and evening star

And one clear call for me,

And may there be no moaning at

the bar when I put out to sea.

For this from out are borne of

time and place

The flood may bear me far.

I hope to meet my pilot face to

face, when I have crossed the bar.

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[Thursday, September 27, 1928, Cumberland Advocate, Cumberland, Wisconsin.]