Nelson M Sammis my gr gr uncle, survived the Sultana Disaster. Do you have any information on him?
He is on the rolls here
http://www.fold3.com/image/293415602/.
Document info as follows:
Sammis Nelson M, Reg 8 Conn, Captured near Petersburg VA May 7/64.
Released Jul 8/65, He was re-captured Mar 21/65 + forwarded to Hart Island NY Harbor, Apr 23/65 confined at Hart Island NY See record of Hart,
claiming to be a union soldier who enlisted in 10(7?) Tenn Infantry rebel army - see roll.
Nelson was buried on old family propertu along with his father + mother, but it appears the graves may have been covered over. The company doing this, Kensett,
http://www.darientimes.com/9660/kensett-at-hoyt-and-wakemore... and here
http://www.builderonline.com/land/planning/a-luxury-developm...Nelson deserves a marker for his Civil War service, and his survival of the Sultana.
A cousin is checking into what can be done, but it's very frustrating.
Any idea or knowledge would be appreciated.
Sincerely,
Max Zarges