Norwegians in the Civil War
NILSON, Nils J.
IL 139th Inf Co D. Civil War: Enlisted 22 May 1864. Private. Discharged 31 Oct 1864. Post war: In 1890, he was living in Canton, Fillmore County, Minnesota. Sources: (1890 Veterans and Widows Census, Minnesota, No.123, roll 22) [Unsure of name due to handwriting.]