Cole, Nelson, -1899

General Nelson Cole was a volunteer soldier, distinguished for his service in the Missouri Artillery during the US Civil War. He was also a part of the Powder River Expedition in 1865, sent to quell the Native American aggressions on the Great Plains. After the Civil War ended, he went back to his manufacturing business in St. Louis, Missouri. During the Spanish American War, Cole was promoted to Brigadier General and applied for active duty in Cuba. He mustered out and died on July 31, 1899, before making it to Cuba.

From the description of Nelson Cole's Powder River Expedition papers, 1861-1899 (bulk 1865) (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 61749810

General Nelson Cole was a volunteer soldier, distinguished for his service in the Missouri Artillery during the US Civil War. He was also a part of the Powder River Expedition in 1865, sent to quell the Native American aggressions on the Great Plains. After the Civil War ended, he went back to his manufacturing business in St. Louis, Missouri. During the Spanish American War, Cole was promoted to Brigadier General and applied for active duty in Cuba. He mustered out and died before making it to Cuba.

General Cole was born on November 18, 1833 and died of complications due to a cold on July 31, 1899 at the age of 65.

From the guide to the Nelson Cole Powder River Expedition papers, 1861-1899, 1865, (University of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.)