WI 31st Inf Co E. Born 16 Apr 1842 in Dokka, Oppland, Norway, son of Christian and Olava Rood. Emigrated in 1851 with family. Settled near Wiota, Lafayette Co, Wisconsin. Civil War: Enlisted 19 Aug 1862. Private. Died 7 Jan 1865 of disease in the G H Jefferson Barracks Hospital, Missouri. Buried in the Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, Lemay Township, St. Louis County, Missouri. Sources: (Find a Grave, memorial page for Ole C Rood (16 Apr 1842–7 Jan 1865), Memorial ID 8137100)
