Norwegians in the Civil War
LEE, Lars Nilson
MN Inf Co I. Member of the Mankato Soldiers who assisted in defense against an Indian attack. Civil War: Enlisted 18 Aug 1862. Private. Discharged from the service 1865. Post war: He lived near Brandon, Douglas County, Minnesota. Died at his home 30 Aug 1912. Buried at Brandon Cemetery. Sources: (DCHS Veterans Census card file) (Douglas County Death Index, p 307) (Obituary note, Park Region Echo, Alexandria, Minnesota, 5 Sep 1912; p 8 col 4)