KESTLESON, Jesse

WI 13th Inf Co H. Residence: Richmond, Walworth County, Wisconsin. Born in Holy Prestijel (sic), Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 20. Unmarried. Gray eyes, light hair, light complexion, 5’3”. Volunteer recruit. Enlisted for three years on 12 Sep 1862 at Richmond, Wisconsin. Mustered 18 Sep 1862 at Madison, Wisconsin. Private. Died of disease on 10 Jun 1863 in the Regimental hospital at Fort Donelson, Tennessee. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 64-13; red book vol 18, p158) (WLCW p66) (Love p1078) “Kistleson, Jesse”