Jean B NELLIS

U.S./C.S.

Jean B NELLIS

Biography

Wisconsin

Comp. x, 17th Wisconsin Volunteers Infantry

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Enlisted

November 26, 1861

Discharged

July 14, 1865

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1837, Grez Doiceau

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1923

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Biography :

Sergt. Wounded May 19, 1863 Vicksburg, Miss.
His parrents, Eleanor and Eugene NELIS sailed from Antwerp in 1857 to the Champion area. The city of Liege is mentionned in the family history as that where their children went to school.

Hisn daughter Adele married Leo Pottier whose family came from the Namur area.


Sources :
J. H. Mertens : "The Second Battle"
history from Leslie Meyer <meyerlgateway.tec.wi.us (from Picavet on 5/05/97)