JOHNSON, John L.

WI 47th Inf Co A. Residence: Winchester, Winnebago County, Wisconsin. Born “Johannes Otlerudødegaarden” on 25 Aug 1825 in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 29. Married. Blue eyes, dark hair, light complexion, 5’5”. Enlisted for one year on 10 Feb 1865 at Dale, Wisconsin. Enlistment credited to Lowville, Columbia County. Mustered 20 Feb 1865 at Madison, Wisconsin. Bounty $100, $33.33 paid. Private. Mustered out 4 Sep 1865. Post war: He died 21 Aug 1909, and is buried in Grace Lutheran Cemetery in Winchester. John and two brothers, Halvor and Ole, all served in the WI 47th, Co A. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 188-2; red book vol 52) (“Civil War Veterans of Winnebago County, Wisconsin” by David A. Langkau) (History of the town of Winchester, Winnebago County, Wisconsin, publ. 2002 p 4-14)