Mr. Nellis was an Irish emigrant and a Union Civil War veteran who served in Company A of the 3rd Massachusetts Cavalry. He served under Gen. Phil Sheridan and fought in all the major engagements in the Shenandoah Valley including Third Winchester. Military records spell the last name as Nelies and Nelles.
He married Susan McElhaney in 1868 and the couple had five children.
He married Susan McElhaney in 1868 and the couple had five children.
Mr. Nellis was an Irish emigrant and a Union Civil War veteran who served in Company A of the 3rd Massachusetts Cavalry. He served under Gen. Phil Sheridan and fought in all the major engagements in the Shenandoah Valley including Third Winchester. Military records spell the last name as Nelies and Nelles.
He married Susan McElhaney in 1868 and the couple had five children.
He married Susan McElhaney in 1868 and the couple had five children.
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