Andrew Wilson (Company D)

Andrew Jackson “Andy” Wilson (May 7, 1844 - September 17, 1939) served as a private in Company D, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.



Personal life
Andrew Wilson was born May 7, 1844 in Ashe County, North Carolina to John and Anna (Wagoner) Wilson. He married Lausana Knight (1847-1925) with whom he had four children.

Civil War service
Wilson enlisted as a private in Company D on September 24, 1863 in Greeneville, Tennessee for a period of three years and mustered in October 28, 1863 at Strawberry Plains, Tennessee.

He is described as 18 years old, 5' 2" tall, dark complexion, black eyes, dark hair, and by occupation a laborer.

Wilson is listed as present for duty until December 20, 1864 when he deserted from camp near Marion, Virginia. He returned to the regiment February 1, 1865 in compliance with President Lincoln's proclamation and was restored to duty, but with loss of all pay and allowances during his absence.

Wilson mustered out with the regiment on September 5, 1865 at Knoxville. He had last been paid to August 31, 1864, owed $89.52 to the government for clothing, and had been paid a $25 bounty.

Post-war life
Wilson died September 17, 1939 in North Fork Township, Watauga County, Tennessee and is buried at Wallace-Wilson Family Cemetery in Watauga County. At the time of his death, only two other members of the regiment were alive.