MN 7th Inf Co G. Residence: Madelia, Minnesota. Born in Norway. Civil War: Age 40. Enrolled 1 Jan 1863. Mustered 9 Jan 1863. Recruit. Private. Discharged from the service with his regiment, 16 Aug 1865. Post war: In 1890, he was living in Linden, Brown County, Minnesota. Sources: (MINN p350) (MCIW p381) (1890 Veterans and Widows Census, Minnesota, No.123, roll 22) “Oleson, Eric”