About the Author
Nelson Higgins enlisted as a Private in the 4th Michigan Cavalry Company A on November 6, 1863 at Reading, Michigan. He was mustered into service that same day at the age of 32. Higgins was listed as joining the regiment on February 28, 1864 at an undisclosed location. On April 3, he transferred from Company A to Company F. Nelson Higgins died of disease on June 13 at Chattanooga, Tennessee. He is buried at the National Cemetery in Chattanooga, Tennessee at grave no. 11274.Documents for this Author: