LEWISON, Ole

DT 1st Cav Co A. Born 6 Mar 1834 at Stalheim, Norway, son of Lars Olsen Stahlheim and Ablen Sivle. Indian War: Age 27. Enrolled 27 Jan 1862 at Vermillion, Dakota Territory. Private. Took part in the Sioux campaigns. Discharged from the service 9 May 1865 at Vermillion. Post war: Married Ellen. Son and daughter survive. Died 1 Feb 1880 at age 45 at Vermillion and is buried in Clay Creek Cemetery. Sources: (SDSHS, WPA Veterans Graves Registration, Clay County)