William Nelson Alvis (March 18, 1844 - August 31, 1909) served as a private in Company K, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.
Personal life[]
William Alvis was born to John M. and Naomi (Hart) Alvis in Hawkins County, Tennessee. Alvis married Mary Ann Lipe with whom he had least 13 children.
Civil War service[]
Alvis enlisted in Company K on January 1, 1865 in Knoxville, Tennessee for a period of three years and mustered in April 12, 1865.[1]
At enlistment he was 18 years old, 5' 6" tall, dark complexion, black eyes, black hair, and by occupation a farmer.
Alvis was sent on detached service with a Lieutenant Sizemore on January 11, 1865.[2] He deserted March 15, 1865 in Knoxville.
Later life[]
He applied for an invalid's pension September 28, 1896. His wife applied for a widow's pension on June 6, 1911.[3]
Alvis died August 31, 1909 in Hawkins County, Tennessee and is buried in Alvis Cemetery in Rogersville, Tennessee.