OLESON, Ole

WI 35th Inf Co A. Residence: Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 18. Black eyes, black hair, fair complexion, 5’5½”. Enlisted for three years on 19 Nov 1863 at Milwaukee. Mustered 27 Nov 1863 at Camp Washburn, Milwaukee. Bounty $290. Private. Died of disease at his home in Chudeau, Christiana Township, Dane County, Wisconsin, on 25 Mar 1864. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 157-3; red book vol 40) (Love p1114)