Norwegians in the Civil War
OLESON, Anson
WI 50th Inf Co H. Residence: Prairie du Chien, Crawford County, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 28. Blue eyes, light hair, ruddy complexion, 5’7½”. Enlisted for one year on 9 Mar 1865 at Dodgeville, Wisconsin. Mustered 24 Mar 1865 at Madison, Wisconsin. Bounty $100, $33.33 paid. Private. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 195-9,12) “Oleson, Angan”