NELSON, Ole

MN Mounted Rangers, 1st Regiment, Co K. Residence: Blue Earth City, Faribault County, Minnesota. Born 25 Feb 1831 in Norway, perhaps from Lauresdals Parish. Civil War: Age 30. Enrolled 20 Nov 1862. Mustered 10 Dec 1862. Private. Served in Indian and Civil wars. Discharged from the service with his company, 10 Dec 1863. Post war: In 1890, he was living near Clayton, Faribault County, Minnesota. Died 17 Jan 1898. Sources: (MINN p673) (MCIW p539) (1890 Veterans and Widows Census, Minnesota, No.123, roll 22) (Letter, Ralph Rolland, Marco Island, Florida) “Lee, Ole” “Lie, Ole”