NELSON, Henry

WI 42nd Inf Co ?. Residence: Black Earth, Dane County, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 22. Blue eyes, light hair, light complexion, 5’5”. Enlisted for one year on 30 Aug 1864 at Black Earth. Mustered 7 Sep 1864 at Madison, Wisconsin. Bounty $100. Private. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 176-12)