PETERSON, John P.

WI 50th Inf Co C. Residence: Jefferson, Jefferson County, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 28. Blue eyes, light hair, light complexion, 5’8”. Enlisted for one year on 3 Mar 1865 at Madison, Wisconsin. Mustered 6 Mar 1865 at Madison. Bounty $100, $33.33 paid. Private. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 195-5)