OLESON, Michael

WI 14th Inf. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 40. Blue eyes, brown hair, ruddy complexion, 5’4”. Drafted. Enrolled for one year on 29 Sep 1864 at Gibson, Wisconsin. Mustered there the same day. Private. “Last paid” as a member of WI 17th Inf Co A. Discharged from the service 2 Jun 1865. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 87-14; red book vol 22, p20)