Edson H. Neilsor

Edson Hurian Neilsor(Brooklyn, May 7 1799 - Los Angeles, February 12 1891) Was a American General in the military. He was famous for being one of the rebellious generals during the Civil war of Oregon.

Early Life

Neilsor was born in Brooklyn, New York on May 7 1799 as the 3rd and youngest child of Thomas K. Neilsor(1761 - 1838) & Mila W. Knedwew(1766 - 1846). He grew up with his older brother Karo(1793 - 1867) and older sister Jila(1796 - 1877). During his childhood his dream was of becoming a famous militairy leader. a dream that would come true. After finishing high school 1816 he went to Buffalo university for 6 years. He got his college degree in 1822.

Militairy

In 1837, when Neilsor was 38 years old he went to militairy school. After 5 months he got the rank of Corporal. 4.5 years later he was promoted to staff sergeant of the 13th corps. 3 months later he was promoted again to Sergeant Major of the 17th Army. Neilsor once said: "My dream has come true. The promotions really made me happy. even al those wars made a house divided againt itself not stand!" - Edson H. Neilsor, February 1848. His last promotion was in June 1850 when he was promoted to Bridgier General of the 23rd Corps.

Oregonese Civil war

When the Oregonese civil war broke out, Neilsor grabbed his chance. he left the U.S army to become the leader of a brandnew corps: the P.B.F.F(Patrious Blue Freedom Fighters). He led his armies in the battles of Bend, Medford & Lakeview. He surrenderd under pressure from the state, the U.S and his oppents on December 2 1855. His punshment was From (Self Promoted)General of the Army being demoted to Bridgier General.

Last Years

Neilsor spend the rest of his life in his home in Los Angeles. On August 16 1886 at 87 years old, Neilsor suffered a Stroke but survived. around 3 months later, on November 24 that same year, Neilsor attended the Significance Speech of the president for the last time. On February 6 1891, Neilsor suffered a long disease. he was brought to the hospital but doctors couldn't do anything. 6 Days later, on February 12 1891, Edson H. Neilsor passed away at the age of 91. He was buried at the local cemetry not to far from his home.