Norwegians in the Civil War
KITTLESON, Ole
WI 46th Inf Co I. Residence: Perry, Dane County, Wisconsin. Enlistment credited to Clarno, Perry Township, Green County. Born in Telemark, Norway. He came in 1849 to Wisconsin and to Koshkonong. Civil War: Farmer. Age 32. Married. Gray eyes, auburn hair, light complexion, 6’2”. Enlisted for one year on 3 Feb 1865 at York, Wisconsin. Mustered 11 Feb 1865 at Madison, Wisconsin. Bounty $100. Private. Mustered out with this company on 27 Sep 1865 at Nashville, Tennessee. Post war: In 1889 he moved to Iowa to Fertile Township, Worth County, Iowa. Died 25 Jun 1903. Buried at Kensett, Worth County, Iowa. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 186-10,13; red book vol 51) (Walk)