Nash, Francis H., 1824-1912

Francis H. Nash (c. 1824-1912) was born in Danielsville, Georgia where he owned a small farm with his wife and children, and served as county surveyor. During the Civil War he joined the 42nd Georgia Volunteer Infantry and fought in the battles of Vicksburg, Missionary Ridge, Atlanta and Franklin. Following the war, Nash returned to Georgia until 1872, subsequently moving to McLennon County, Texas. In 1902, he moved to present-day Oklahoma, where he died a decade later.

From the guide to the Nash, Francis H. Diary, 1862-1865, (Dolph Briscoe Center for American History, The University of Texas at Austin)

Francis H. Nash (c. 1824-1912) was born in Danielsville, Georgia where he owned a small farm with his wife and children, and served as county surveyor.

During the Civil War he joined the 42nd Georgia Volunteer Infantry and fought in the battles of Vicksburg, Missionary Ridge, Atlanta and Franklin. Following the war, Nash returned to Georgia until 1872, subsequently moving to McLennon County, Texas. In 1902, he moved to present-day Oklahoma, where he died a decade later.

From the description of Nash, Francis H., Diary, 1862-1865 (University of Texas Libraries). WorldCat record id: 773606331