Allison Nelson

Allison Nelson (March 11, 1822 – October 7, 1862) was the ninth mayor of Atlanta, serving from January until July 1855, when he resigned from office. He died of disease in Prairie County (present-day Lonoke County), Arkansas, during the American Civil War.

Allison Nelson
9th Mayor of Atlanta
In office
January 26, 1855  July 6, 1855
Preceded byWilliam M. Butt
Succeeded byJohn Glen (acting)
Personal details
Born(1822-03-11)March 11, 1822
Fayette County (present-day
Fulton County), Georgia, U.S.
DiedOctober 7, 1862(1862-10-07) (aged 40)
Prairie County (present-day
Lonoke County), Arkansas, C.S.
Cause of deathTyphus
Resting placeMount Holly Cemetery,
Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S.
34°44′15.3″N 92°16′42.5″W
NationalityAmerican
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse
Mary Nelson
(m. 1840)
Military service
Allegiance United States
Confederate States of America
Branch/serviceUnited States Volunteers
 Confederate States Army
Years of service1846–1847 (USV)
1861–1862 (CSA)
Rank Captain (USV)
Brigadier-General (CSA)
Battles/warsMexican–American War
American Civil War
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