Norwegians in the Civil War
NILSON, Nils
WI 49th Inf Co A. Residence: Leeds, Columbia County, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Cabinet maker. Age 23. Hazel eyes, brown hair, light complexion, 5’8”. Enlisted for one year on 15 Feb 1865 at Madison, Wisconsin. Mustered 20 Feb 1865 at Madison. Bounty $100, $33.33 paid. Private. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 193-3,14,19) “Nielson, Niels”