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MILLER, Tannis O.

WI Hv Arty Co C. Residence: Winneconne, Winnebago County, Wisconsin. Born “Tønnes Tobiasen Møller” on 6 Aug 1839 at Sokndal, Rogaland, Norway, son of Tobias Møller and Christine Elle. He came to America with his parents and siblings on the brig “Juno”, which sailed from Arendal, Aust Agder, on 4 Jul 1849 and arrived in New York on 18 Aug 1849. They came to Winneconne Township, Winnebago County. Civil War: Farmer. Age 19. Unmarried. Blue eyes, brown hair, light complexion, 5’7”. Enlisted for one year on 1 Sep 1864 at Madison, Wisconsin, and mustered there on 5 Sep 1864. Bounty $100. Private. Discharged from the service 16 Jun 1865. Post war: He lived in Hansen, Wood County, Wisconsin. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 boxes 246-4; 250-1; red book vol 6) (WHS Letter from this veteran advising the Adjutant General’s office on how to spell his name.) (Naeseth-Hedberg ’49-2589)