Thomas Nelson enlisted in the 8th TN Yankee Cavalry in Jonesboro, TN on Sept. 5, 1863 for 3 years
18 years old; fair; light hair; 5'3" tall; Farmer
Captured Nov. 13, 1864 at Morristown, TN. No further details, but he was released.
Still serving in October 1865. That's about all.

David Nelson Mustered into the 9th TN Cav as 1st Lt. on Nov. 1, 1864
"captured by the enemy the 13th day of Nov. 1864".
Consolidated the 9th with the 11th TN
June 29, 1865 promoted to captain in the 10th TN Yankee Cavalry,
Mustered out Sept. 11, 1865, age 23