PAULSON, Niel

IL 82nd Inf Co I. Residence: Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. Born in Ringerike, Norway. Civil War: Laborer. Age 22. Unmarried. Dark eyes, dark hair, dark complexion, 5’10”. Enlisted for three years on 12 Jul 1862 at Chicago. Mustered 29 Oct 1862 at Camp Butler, Illinois. Appointed musician. Mustered out on 9 Jun 1865 at Washington DC. Sources: (ILSA reel 7 p73)