Soverign Nessmith enlisted in 47th Regiment, Georgia Cavalry May 15, 1862. Transferred to the Hardwick Mounted Rifles February 23, 1863 as a private then transferred to Co. H, 7th Regiment, Georgia Cavalry February 13, 1864.

He surrendered at Appomattox, Va. April 1865.

Sovereign died in his home county of Bulloch, Ga. on March 13, 1911.


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