Norwegians in the Civil War
OLESON, Charles
IL 37th Inf Co I. Residence: Geery (?), Boone County, Illinois. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Unmarried. Blue eyes, brown hair, light complexion, 5’. Private. Re-enlisted for three years on 10 Feb 1864 at Brownsville, Texas. Re-mustered 22 Feb 1864 at New Orleans, Louisiana. Mustered out 5 May 1866 at Houston, Texas. Sources: (ILSA reel 4 p 47)