Anselum Wilson
Wagoner, E and C Companies, 17th Kentucky Volunteer Infantry
Oct 8, 1834 - Oct 12, 1912


Photo by Barry Goodall

Anselum Wilson was enrolled in the 17th Infantry on October 28, 1861. He was mustered in on January 4, 1862 at Calhoun for a three year enlistment in Company E as a private. Was transferred to Company C at Consolidation. He was appointed Wagoner on June 30th, 1863. He was discharged on Jan 23, 1865 in Louisville with his unit.

Anselum Wilson Co. E & C – Served as Company Wagoner. After the war Wilson became a farmer and distiller in the community of Dundee, Ohio County. He is buried near Dundee at the Mt. Vernon Cemetery. [Barry Goodall]

Photo by Barry Goodall