JOHNSON, William J.

MN 2nd Inf Co C. Residence: Austin, Mower County, Minnesota. Born in Ohio. Civil War: Age 19. Enrolled 29 Jun 1861. Mustered the same day. Private. Served in Indian and Civil wars. Re-enlisted 28 Dec 1863. Shot himself in a hand. Wounded in the Battle at Jonesboro, Georgia, [31 Aug-1 Sep 1864]. Discharged from the service 11 Jul 1865. Sources: (MINN p69) (MCIW p129) (Ulvestad p299)