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About Prin. Mus. Orson Nichols
Orson Nichols, was born in Hamilton, Dec. 2, 1806, and died in Lonoke, Ark., Sept. 23, 1876. Mr. Nichols was a farmer. He resided in Schoolcraft, Mich., until 1855, then moved to Galesburgh, Ill., and there enlisted in August, 1861, and served as fife major in the 31st Illinois Infantry. He was discharged Feb. 24, 1863. He took part in the battles of Fort Henry, Fort Donaldson, Belmont, and Shiloh, and after the war removed to Arkansas. He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
Orson Nichols served in the Union Army during the American Civil War in the 31st Illinois Infantry Regiment. He entered service on 15 Sep 1861 and mustered in on 18 Sep 1861 in Cairo, IL in Company K, with the rank of Private. He was promoted to Principle Musician and transferred to Headquarters. He mustered out in compliance with orders for war department in 24 Feb 1863.
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Prin. Mus. Orson Nichols's Timeline
| 1806 |
December 2, 1806
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Hamilton, Madison, New York, United States
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| 1839 |
February 5, 1839
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Hamilton, Madison County, New York, United States
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| 1846 |
March 11, 1846
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Hamilton, Madison, New York, United States
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| 1851 |
July 19, 1851
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Schoolcraft, Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States
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| 1876 |
September 23, 1876
Age 69
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Lonoke, Arkansas, United States
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September 1876
Age 69
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Schoolcraft Township Cemetery, Schoolcraft, Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States
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