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OLSEN, A.: MN Indian War: Private. Served in the Indian Wars in Minnesota. Wounded in a battle at Forest City, Minnesota, 4 Sep 1862. Sources: (Ulvestad p315)
OLSEN, A. P.: From Biri, Norway. Civil War: Private. Post war: Lived in Jackson County, Wisconsin. Sources: (Ulvestad p315)
OLSEN, Abraham: Spanish-American War: Private. Post war: Lived at Fargo, North Dakota. Sources: (Ulvestad p315)
OLSEN, Agrim: Civil War: Private. Post war: Lived at Gunder, Iowa. Sources: (Ulvestad p315)
OLSEN, Albert: From Gol, Hallingdal, Norway. Civil War: Private. After a battle near Corinth, Mississippi, he was discharged from the service on grounds of disease. Sources: (Ulvestad p315)
OLSEN, Alexander E.: TX Hv Arty 1st Reg Co G. CSA. Born about 1842 in Norway. Civil War: Private. Sources: (www.borgerkrigen.info)
OLSEN, Alexander: From Bamle, Norway. Civil War: Private. Post war: Lived in Stetsonville, Wisconsin. Sources: (Ulvestad p315)
OLSEN, Amund: From Egersund, Norway. Civil War: Private. Post war: Lived in Slayton, Minnesota. Sources: (Ulvestad p315)
OLSEN, Amund: Civil War: Private. Wounded in the Battle of Chickamauga, Georgia, on 19 or 20 Sep 1863. Post war: Lived in Dane County, Wisconsin. Sources: (Ulvestad p315)
OLSEN, Anders: WI 2nd Cav Co K. Residence: Winneshiek County, Iowa. Born 28 Feb 1843 in Hadeland, Norway. Civil War: Age 20. Laborer. Blue eyes, light brown hair, light complexion, 5’8”. Enlisted for three years on 20 Aug 1864. Mustered on 24 August 1864 at Madison, Wisconsin. Private. Believed to have been discharged on 14 Jun 1865 at Memphis, Tennessee. Post war: Died at age 24. Buried in Washington Prairie Lutheran Church Cemetery, Decorah, Winneshiek County Iowa. Sources: (DGA) “Tokerud, Anders Olsen”
OLSEN, Anders: See LOHAUG, Anders Olsen
OLSEN, Andre: IA 6th Cav Co F. Residence: Lansing, Allamakee County, Iowa. Born in Norway. Civil War: Age 18. Enlisted 11 Oct 1862. Mustered 10 Nov 1862. Private. Mustered out 17 Oct 1865, Sioux City, Iowa. Sources: (ISW-IV p1210) “Olsen, Andrew”
OLSEN, Andreas: From Faaberg, Norway. Civil War: Private. Post war: Lived in Milan, Minnesota. Sources: (Ulvestad p315)
OLSEN, Andreas: See MYRE, Andreas Olsen
OLSEN, Andreas: See NOR, Andreas Olsen
OLSEN, Andrew: MN 1st Inf Co A. Born in Norway. Civil War: Age 35. Enrolled 29 Apr 1861 and mustered the same day. Private. Discharged from the service for disability 3 Feb 1863. Post war: “Andrew Olson” of Cokato, Wright County, Minnesota, was granted a pension of $8 a month because of rheumatism. Sources: (MINN p22) (MCIW p80) (Ulvestad p315) (Pension List 1882-3, Vol 4 p590) (Pensioners on the Roll as of January 1, 1883, living in Minnesota, publ. 1994, Park Genealogical Books, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota) “Olson, Andrew”
OLSEN, Andrew: MN Indian War: "Citizen Soldiers engaged in the Sioux Indian war of 1862". Irregular State Militia, Co C, organized at New Ulm, Minnesota, 15 Sep 1862, and served until 10 Oct 1862, in New Ulm. Private. Sources: (MCIW p788) (Ulvestad p315)
OLSEN, Andrew: WI 52nd Inf Co C. Residence: Leon, Washara County, Wisconsin. [Second reference lists his home as Clyman, Dodge County.] Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 38. Blue eyes, fair hair, light complexion, 5’9”. Enlisted for one year on 8 Mar 1865 at Marion, Wisconsin. Mustered 23 Mar 1865 at Madison, Wisconsin. Bounty $100, $33.33 paid. Private. Mustered out with his company on 28 Jul 1865 at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 200-4,7,17) “Oleson, Andrew”
OLSEN, Andrew: DT 1st Cavalry. Indian War: Private. Post war: Lived in Clay County, South Dakota. Sources: (Ulvestad p315)
OLSEN, Andrew: From Gudbrandsdalen, Norway. Civil War: Corporal. Wounded. Post war: In 1907, he was living in Silverton, Oregon. Sources: (Ulvestad p264)
OLSEN, Andrew: Civil War: Private. Post war: Lived in Pipestone, Minnesota. Died in 1906. Sources: (Ulvestad p315) “Dahl, Andrew”
OLSEN, Andrew: From Kviteseid, Telemarken, Norway. Civil War: Private. Post war: Lived in Badger, Minnesota. He was also called "Rice". Sources: (Ulvestad p315) “Rice, Andrew Olsen”
OLSEN, Andrew: From Skien, Norway. Civil War: Private. Post war: Lived in Madelia, Minnesota. Sources: (Ulvestad p315)
OLSEN, Ansten: From Hallingdal, Norway. Civil War: Private. Post war: Died in Northwood, Iowa. Sources: (Ulvestad p315)
OLSEN, Anthon: IA 38th Inf Co E. Residence: Calmar, Winneshiek County, Iowa. Born in Norway. Civil War: Age 18. Enlisted 14 Aug 1862. Mustered 24 Sep 1862. Private. Died of disease 22 Sep 1863, on Hospital Steamer "City of Memphis", Memphis, Tennessee. Buried in National Cemetery, Jefferson Barracks, St. Louis, Missouri; section 8, grave 1. Sources: (ISW-V p904) (DGA) “Oleson, Anthon”
OLSEN, Anton: US Navy. Born 26 Apr 1867 in Norway. Spanish-American War: Enlisted from Massachusetts. Ordinary Seaman. Awarded the Medal of Honor. On board the U.S.S. Marblehead during the operation of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, on 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Olsen displayed extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this period. Sources: (“America’s Medal of Honor Recipients”. Publ. 1977, pp 362, 1018)
OLSEN, Anton: From Valders, Norway. Civil War: Private. Was in the Confederate prison at Andersonville. Post war: Lived in Northfield, Minnesota. Sources: (Ulvestad p315)
OLSEN, Anton: Civil War: Private. Post war: Lived at Menomonie, Wisconsin. Sources: (Ulvestad p315)
OLSEN, Anton: From Romsdalen, Norway. Spanish-American War: Private. Post war: Lived in Nebraska. Sources: (Ulvestad p315)
OLSEN, Anund: Residence: Jefferson County, Wisconsin. Civil War: Private. Died in Nashville, Tennessee, during the war. Sources: (Ulvestad p315)
OLSEN, Anve: From Hardanger, Norway. Civil War: Private. Wounded. Post war: Lived at Blair, Wisconsin. Sources: (Ulvestad p315)
OLSEN, Arne: WI 11th Inf Co K. Residence: Winchester, Winnebago County, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Age 24. Farmer. Unmarried. Blue eyes, auburn hair, light complexion, 5’6½”. Enlisted for three years on 19 Sep 1861 at Neenah, Wisconsin. Mustered 18 Oct 1861 at Madison, Wisconsin. Private. Took part in General Curtis’ Arkansas campaign. Discharged from the service 1 Mar 1863 at St. Louis, Missouri. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 52-12; red book vol 16, p204)
OLSEN, Arne: WI 28th Inf Co C. Residence: Oconomowoc, Waukesha County, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Sawyer. Unmarried. Age 24. Blue eyes, light hair, light complexion, 5’8”, medium build. Enlisted for three years on 14 Aug 1862 at Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. Mustered 13 Oct 1862 at Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Private. Mustered out at Brownsville, Texas, 23 Aug 1865. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 132-5; red book vol 33)
OLSEN, Arne: From Kristianiakanten (Oslo area), Norway. Civil War: Private. Post war: Died in Bayfield County, Wisconsin, in 1896. Sources: (Ulvestad p315)
OLSEN, Arne: From Sandsvær, Norway. Civil War: Private. Post war: Died in Scandinavia, Wisconsin (before 1907). Sources: (Ulvestad p315)
OLSEN, Arne: Civil War: Buried at Forest Hill, Madison, Wisconsin. Sources: (Wisconsin Cemetery Records)
OLSEN, Aslak: From Hardanger, Norway. Indian War: Private. Wounded. Post war: Lived in Baldwin, Wisconsin. Sources: (Ulvestad p315)
OLSEN, Barney: From Stavanger, Norway. Civil War: Private. Post war: Lived in Clarkston, Washington. Sources: (Ulvestad p315)
OLSEN, Barney: From Voss, Norway. Civil War: Private. Post war: Lived at Little Cobb, Minnesota. Sources: (Ulvestad p315)
OLSEN, Bendik: Lived at Climax, Minnesota. Civil War: Private. Sources: (Ulvestad p315)
OLSEN, Bernhard: From Kristiania (Oslo), Norway. Civil War: Private. Post war: Died at Hartington, Nebraska (before 1907). Sources: (Ulvestad p315)
OLSEN, Bernhard: US 16th Inf Co B. From Ostlandet, Norway. Civil War: Enlisted 11 Mar 1862. Private. Wounded in his left hip. Discharged 11 Mar 1865. Post war: Lived at Caledonia, Traill County, North Dakota. Sources: (Ulvestad p305) (1890 Veterans and Widows Census, North Dakota, No.123, roll 59)
OLSEN, Bernhard: Civil War: Private. Post war: Lived at Houston County, Minnesota. Sources: (Ulvestad p315)
OLSEN, Bertel: See MYRLAND, Bertel Olsen
OLSEN, Borre: From Modum, Norway. Civil War: Private. Post war: Lived at Martell, Wisconsin. Sources: (Ulvestad p315)
OLSEN, Bryngel: DT 1st Cavalry. Indian War: Private. Served 1862 to 1865. Post war: Lived in Clay County, South Dakota. Sources: (Ulvestad p315)
OLSEN, Byern: IA 38th Inf Co D. Residence: Ossian, Winneshiek County, Iowa. Born in Sigdal, Norway, 1837. Emigrated 1861. Civil War: Age 25. Enlisted 20 Aug 1862. Mustered 27 Sep 1862. Private. Died of disease 25 Aug 1863, Carrollton, Louisiana. Buried in Monument National Cemetery, New Orleans, Louisiana. Sources: (ISW-V p904) (Rokke) “Olsen, Bjorn”
OLSEN, C. M.: Civil War: Private. Post war: Lived in Vernon County, Wisconsin. Sources: (Ulvestad p316)
OLSEN, Carl M.: MN Lt Arty 2nd Battery. Residence: Freeborn County, Minnesota. Born in Norway. Civil War: Age 30 (20?). Enrolled 10 Dec 1861. Mustered date not shown. Private. Promoted to Sergeant. Discharged from the service for disability 20 (30?) Sep 1862. Sources: (MINN p792) (MCIW p668) (Ulvestad p260)
OLSEN, Carl C.: NY 40th Inf. Civil War: Private. Sources: (NY Archives CW Index vol 12)
OLSEN, Charles: CSS Alabama. CSA. Born in Norway. Civil War: Able Seaman. Killed in action off Cherbourg, France, 19 Jun 1864. Sources: (www.borgerkrigen.info)
OLSEN, Christ: From Toten, Norway. Civil War: Private. Post war: Lived at Chetek, Wisconsin. Sources: (Ulvestad p316)
OLSEN, Christian: WI 47th Inf Co A. Residence: Winchester, Winnebago County, Wisconsin. Born in Denmark. Civil War: Age 44. Farmer. Married. Blue eyes, light hair, light complexion, 5’6”. Enlisted at Dale, Wisconsin, on 10 Feb 1865, his enlistment credited to Wilford, Jefferson County. Mustered 21 Feb 1865 in Madison, Wisconsin. Private. In hospital on 25 Jul 1865. Mustered out 29 Aug 1865. Sources: (History of the town of Winchester, Winnebago County, Wisconsin, publ. 2002 p 4-20)
OLSEN, Christian: Born in Norway 16 Aug 1829. Came to the US and to Wisconsin in 1853. Came to Winneshiek County, Iowa, 1854. Went to Houston County, Minnesota, in 1854. Returned to Winneshiek County in 1856. Civil War: Drafted. Did not serve. Paid $800 to hire a substitute. Sources: (DGA 948.1 nwy)
OLSEN, Christian: From Aurdal, Valders, Norway. Civil War: Private. Post war: Lived at New Richland, Minnesota. Dead (before 1907). Sources: (Ulvestad p315)
OLSEN, Christian: Civil War: Private. Lived at Fossum, Minnesota. Sources: (Ulvestad p315)
OLSEN, Christian: Civil War: In January 1880 while living in Shetek, Barron County, Wisconsin, this man was granted a pension of $4 a month because of chronic diarrhea. Sources: (“Pensioners on the Roll as of January 1, 1883 (living in Wisconsin)”, Park Genealogical Books, Roseville, Minnesota publ. 1998.)
OLSEN, Christian: DT 1st Cavalry. Indian War: Private. Post war: Lived in Clay County, South Dakota. Sources: (Ulvestad p316)
OLSEN, Christopher: MI 26th Inf Co A. Residence: Leroy, Michigan. Civil War: Age 28. Enlisted for three years on 9 Aug 1862 at Pentwater, Michigan. Mustered 11 Sep 1862. Private. Wounded in action on 16 Aug 1864. Hand amputated. Discharged from the service on 14 Apr 1865 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Post war: Granted a pension of $18 a month because of the loss of his right arm. Lived at Aurdal, Otter Tail County, Minnesota. Sources: (Michigan Historical Society Adjutant General’s report vol 26 p 58) (Pensioners on the Roll as of January 1, 1883, living in Minnesota, publ. 1994, Park Genealogical Books, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota) (Fergus Falls, Minnesota, Weekly Journal, 23 Apr 1880) “Olson, Christopher” “Olson, Christoffer”
OLSEN, Christopher: NY 7th Veteran Inf. Civil War: Private. Sources: (NY Archives CW Index vol 12)
OLSEN, Christopher: From Sigdal, Norway. Residence: Madelia, Minnesota. Civil War: Private. Died, in 1865, soon after the war. Sources: (Ulvestad p316)
OLSEN, Claus: From Tvedestrand, Norway. Civil War: Private. Post war: Lived at Hawley, Minnesota. Sources: (Ulvestad p316)
OLSEN, Colbein: DT 1st Cavalry. Indian War: Private. Post war: Lived in Clay County, South Dakota. Sources: (Ulvestad p316)
OLSEN, Daniel.: WI Hv Arty Co C. Residence: Neenah, Winnebago County, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Age 19. Farmer. Unmarried. Hazel eyes, light brown hair, dark complexion, 5’6½”. Enlisted for three years on 11 Sep 1863 at Neenah, Wisconsin. Mustered 1 Oct 1863 at Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Private. Served as a guard over Artillery horses on Cadwell Farm during April and June 1864. Was in the Battle of Mission Ridge. Served as a guard at the division headquarters at Chattanooga, Tennessee, in January 1865. Died 30 Jun 1865 in a hospital at Davenport, Iowa. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 247-4) (Love p1135)
OLSEN, Daniel: From Flekkefjord, Norway. Civil War: Private. Post war: Lived at Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota. Sources: (Ulvestad p316)
OLSEN, Daniel: Civil War: Private. Was in the Battle of Chattanooga, Tennessee, 23 and 25 Nov 1863, after which he soon died. Sources: (Ulvestad p316)
OLSEN, Dik: From Faaberg, Norway. Civil War: Private. Post war: Died in Scandinavia, Wisconsin (before 1907). Sources: (Ulvestad p316)
OLSEN, Edmund: Civil War: Private. Wounded. Post war: Lived in Silverton, Oregon. Sources: (Ulvestad p316)
OLSEN, Edvard: Residence: Goodhue County, Minnesota. From Laerdal, Sogn, Norway. Civil War: Corporal. Sources: (Ulvestad p264)
OLSEN, Edward: From Telemarken, Norway. Civil War: Private. Post war: Lived in Hector, Minnesota. Sources: (Ulvestad p316)
OLSEN, Eilev: From Hallingdal, Norway. Civil War: Private. Post war: Lived at Ottawa, North Dakota. Sources: (Ulvestad p316)
OLSEN, Eivind: From Telemarken, Norway. Civil War: Private. Post war: Lived in Renville County, Minnesota. Sources: (Ulvestad p316)
OLSEN, Elling: WI 29th Inf Co A. Residence: Medina, Dane County, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Shoemaker. Age 31. Hazel eyes, brown hair, light complexion, 5’9”. Enlisted for one year on 7 Sep 1864 at Madison, Wisconsin. Mustered the same day. Bounty $100, $33.33 paid. Private. Mustered out 22 Jun 1865 at Shreveport, Louisiana. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 136-13; red book vol 34)
OLSEN, Engel: See BJOTVEDT, Engel Olsen
OLSEN, Erick: See DALEN, Erick Olsen
OLSEN, Even: WI 27th Inf Co K. Residence: Two Rivers, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 28. Blue eyes, light hair, light complexion, 5’6”. Enlisted for one year on 21 Sep 1864 at Manitowoc, Wisconsin. Mustered 11 Oct 1864 at Madison, Wisconsin. Recruit. Bounty $100. Private. Joined the 27th from recruiting depot on 10 Nov 1864. Post war: Buried at Valders, Wisconsin; stone reads “5 Nov 1837 – 28 Mar 1914”. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 boxes 129-14, 130-12) (Wisconsin Cemetery Records) (Hedberg) “Olson, Even”
OLSEN, Fredrik: MN 2nd Reg. Co E. From Aalesund, Norway. Civil War: Mustered in 5 Jul 1861. Private. Re-enlisted 24 Dec 1863. Mustered out 11 Jul 1865. Erroneously omitted from the muster out roster, according to later testimony by Capt. J. C. Donahower. Post war: Died in Minnesota (before 1907). Sources: (MCIW p684) (Ulvestad p316) “Olsen, Fredrik”
OLSEN, Frederick: NY 13th Inf. Civil War: Private. Sources: (NY Archives CW Index vol 12)
OLSEN, Gabriel: AL 24th Inf Co A. CSA. Born about 1834 in Kristiansand, Norway. Civil War: Shoemaker. Blue eyes, fair complexion, 5’7”. Enlisted for the war on 1 Oct 1862 at Bardstown, Kentucky. Private. This was his second enlistment; he had enlisted in the 3rd Alabama Volunteer Militia, Co C, on 4 Mar 1862 at Mobile, Alabama, and had been discharged on 25 Mar 1862 as unfit for duty. On 9 Oct 1862, he became a prisoner of war. The Federals on 25 Oct 1862 moved him from Camp Dick Robinson in Kentucky to a prison in Gallatin, Tennessee. He was exchanged sometime after 18 Nov 1862 and was put into a General Hospital in Mobile, Alabama. He was there from Dec 1862 until 27 Feb 1863, at which time he was discharged for disability. On 16 Mar 1864 at New Orleans, Louisiana, using the name Gabriel Alston, he took an oath of allegiance to the United States. Sources: (www.borgerkrigen.info) “Alston, Gabriel”
OLSEN, George: See WROLSTAD, Jorgen Olsen
OLSEN, Gilbert: From Ringerike, Norway. Civil War: Corporal. Post war: Died in 1892 in Erdahl, Grant County, Minnesota. Sources: (Ulvestad p265)
OLSEN, Gilbert: From Eidsvold, Norway. Civil War: Private. An artilleryman. Post war: Died in Waseca County, Minnesota, in 1903. Sources: (Ulvestad p316)
OLSEN, Gudmund: From Fron, Gudbrandsdalen, Norway. Civil War: Private. Post war: Lived in Stoddard, Wisconsin. Sources: (Ulvestad p316)
OLSEN, Gudmund: Residence: St. Paul, Minnesota. Civil War: Private. Killed (or died from other causes) in the war. Sources: (Ulvestad p316)
OLSEN, Gulick: IA 38th Inf Co E. Residence: Winneshiek County, Iowa. Born in Norway. Civil War: Age 25. Enlisted 14 Aug 1862. Mustered 24 Sep 1862. Private. Died of disease 5 Jul 1863, Vicksburg, Mississippi. Sources: (ISW-V p904) (DGA) “Oleson, Gulick”
OLSEN, Gulek: WI 51st Inf Co I. Residence: Hudson, St. Croix County, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 33. Blue eyes, brown hair, fair complexion, 5’8”. Enlisted for one year on 11 Feb 1865 at Hudson. Mustered 28 Apr 1865 at Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Private. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 198-10)
OLSEN, Gullick: See TILDEN, Gullick Olsen
OLSEN, Gunj: WI 49th Inf. Residence: Leeds, Columbia County, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 40. Blue eyes, black hair, fair complexion, 5’8”. Enlisted for one year on 15 Feb 1865 at Madison, Wisconsin. Mustered 20 Feb 1865 at Madison. Recruit entitled to bounty. Private. He was first assigned to WI 50th Inf Co E. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 193-14)
OLSEN, Gustav: See MELBY, Gustav Olsen
OLSEN, H. H.: Civil War: Private. Post war: Lived at Mt. Vernon, South Dakota. Sources: (Ulvestad p316)
OLSEN, Haagen: From Lotten, Vestre Slidre, Norway. Civil War: Private. Post war: Lived at Kiel, Wisconsin. Sources: (Ulvestad p316)
OLSEN, Halgrim: WI 33rd Inf Co E. Residence: Spring Valley, Rock County, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 22. Unmarried. Blue eyes, light hair, light complexion, 5’7”, heavy build. Enlisted for three years on 15 Aug 1862 at Janesville, Wisconsin. Mustered 18 Oct 1862 at Camp Utley, Racine, Wisconsin. Bounty paid at muster $25 (of $100 total). Private. Brother of Hendrick Olsen, same unit. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 151-7,14; red book vol 38) (Love p1112) (Email descendant Richard Trostem, Calgary, Alberta)
OLSEN, Halvor: IA 38th Inf Co D. Residence: Ossian, Winneshiek County, Iowa. Born in Norway. Civil War: Age 21. Enlisted 22 Aug 1862. Mustered 4 Nov 1862. Private. Transferred to Iowa 34th & 38th Infantry Consolidated, Company H, on 1 Jan 1865. Mustered out 15 Aug 1865, Houston, Texas. Sources: (ISW-V p467,904)
OLSEN, Halvor: From Ovre Telemarken, Norway. Civil War: Private. Post war: Died in Whalan, Minnesota, in 1903. Sources: (Ulvestad p316)
OLSEN, Halvor: From Rouland, Telemarken, Norway. Civil War: Private. Post war: Died in Christiania, Minnesota, in 1901. Sources: (Ulvestad p316)
OLSEN, Hans: WI 11th Inf Co K. Residence: Winchester, Winnebago County, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Age 24. Farmer. Unmarried. Blue eyes, auburn hair, light complexion, 5’6½”. Enlisted for three years on 19 Sep 1861 at Neenah, Wisconsin. Mustered 18 Oct 1861 at Madison, Wisconsin. Private. Took part in General Curtis’ Arkansas Campaign. Discharged from the service 1 Mar 1863 at St. Louis, Missouri. Sources: (WHS red book vol 16 p204)
OLSEN, Hans: WI 12th Inf Co C. Residence: Ridgeway, Iowa County, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Unmarried. Age 21. Enlisted for three years on 30 Sep 1861 at Dodgeville, Wisconsin. Mustered 18 Oct 1861. Private. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 58-5,15)
OLSEN, Hans P.: WI 4th Cav Co G. Residence: Not shown. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 34. Married. Gray eyes, black hair, light complexion, 5’7”. Enlisted for three years on 4 Jan 1864 at Hudson, Wisconsin. Mustered 17 Feb 1864 at Madison, Wisconsin. Recruit. Private. In action at Clinton, Liberty and Camp Beauregard. Sources: (WHS red book vol 4b p188)
OLSEN, Hans: Born”Hans Olsen Kjønaas” on 6 Feb 1834 at Bø, Telemark, Norway, son of Ole Evensen Kjønaas and Ingeborg Hansdatter. He came to America with his parents and two sisters on “Argo”, which sailed from Havre, France, and arrived in New York on 26 Jul 1843. They came to Vernon Township, Waukesha County, Wisconsin. He was married in March 1863 to Turi Helgesdatter. Civil War: Post war: Became a farmer in Bancroft Township, Freeborn County, Minnesota. He died 1909. Sources: (Naeseth ’43-1126)
OLSEN, Hans: Residence: Rock County, Wisconsin. Civil War: Private. Died near Memphis, Tennessee, during the war. Sources: (Ulvestad p316)
OLSEN, Hans: See VINJUM, Hans Olsen
OLSEN, Hans: Spanish-American War: Private. Post war: Lived in Richland County, North Dakota. Sources: (Ulvestad p316)
OLSEN, Hans P.: Civil War: Private. Lived at Baldwin, Wisconsin. Sources: (Ulvestad p316) “Gronaas, Hans”
OLSEN, Haugen: WI 14th Inf Co G. Residence: Eaton, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Age 36. Farmer. Blue eyes, light hair, light complexion, 5’9¼”. Enlisted for three years on 23 Sep 1861 at Eaton and mustered 30 Jan 1862 at Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Private. Took part in the battle of Shiloh, Tennessee, on 7 Apr 1862. Discharged from the service due to disability on 17 Dec 1862 at St. Louis, Missouri. Sources: (WHS red book vol 19, p136)
OLSEN, Helge: WI 46th Inf Co A. Residence: York, Green County, Wisconsin. Enlistment credited to Sylvester, Green County. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 31. Married. Blue eyes, light hair, dark complexion, 5’8”. Enlisted for one year on 11 Feb 1865 at Monroe, Green County, and mustered 16 Feb 1865 at Madison, Wisconsin. Bounty $100. Private. Mustered out with this Company on 27 Sep 1865 at Nashville, Tennessee. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 186-2,17; red book vol 51)
OLSEN, Helge: Residence: Acton, Minnesota. From Næs, Hallingdal, Norway. Indian War: Private. Post war: He went back to Norway. His brother, first name unknown, died in the Civil War: Sources: (Ulvestad p316)
OLSEN, Helge: See DOKKEN, Helge Olsen
OLSEN, Helge: See EIDE, Helge Olsen
OLSEN, Hendrick: WI 33rd Inf Co E. Residence: Spring Valley, Rock County, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 19. Unmarried. Blue eyes, light hair, light complexion, 5’5”, heavy build. Enlisted for three years on 15 Aug 1862 at Janesville, Wisconsin. Mustered 18 Oct 1862 at Camp Utley, Racine, Wisconsin. Bounty paid at muster $25 (of $100 total). Private. Died 10 Feb 1863 at Moscow, Tennessee, of pneumonia. Brother of Halgrin Olsen, same unit. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 151-7,14,19; red book vol 38) (Email, descendant Richard Trolstem, Calgary, Alberta)
OLSEN, Henry: WI 46th Inf Co C. Residence: Winchester, Winnebago County, Wisconsin. Enlistment credited to Vinland, Winnebago County. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 23. Married. Blue eyes, dark hair, light complexion, 5’10½”. Enlisted for one year on 30 Jan 1865 at Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Mustered 23 Feb 1865 at Madison, Wisconsin. Bounty $100, $33.33 paid. Private. Mustered out with this Company on 27 Sep 1865 at Nashville, Tennessee. Buried at Winchester, Wisconsin; stone reads “d. 27 Oct 1865, aged 24 y 1m”. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 186-4,19; red book vol 51) (Wisconsin Cemetery Records) (Hedberg) “Oleson, Henry”
OLSEN, Hover: IL 8th Inf Co B. Residence: Lynn, Woodford County, Illinois. Born in Norway. Civil War: Age 30. Farmer. Blue eyes, fair hair, fair complexion, 6’2”. Enlisted for one year on 3 Oct 1864 at Springfield, Illinois. Private. Mustered the same day. Discharged 2 Oct 1865 at Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Sources: (ILSA reel 1 p 77)
OLSEN, Ingbreth: MN Lt Arty 2nd Battery. Residence: Rice County, Minnesota. Born in Norway. Civil War: Age 26 (27?). Enrolled 25 Feb 1862. Mustered 14 Feb 1862. Private. Discharged from the service for disability, 9 Mar 1864. Sources: (MINN p795) (MCIW p668) (Ulvestad p316) “Olsen, Ingebreth”
OLSEN, Ingebright: IA 38th Inf Co D. Residence: Winneshiek County, Iowa. Born in Norway. Civil War: Age 29. Enlisted 18 Aug 1862. Mustered 27 Sep 1862. Private. Died of disease 14 Sep 1863, New Orleans, Louisiana. Sources: (ISW-V p904)
OLSEN, Ingebrit: WI 47th Inf Co A. Residence: Winchester, Winnebago County, Wisconsin. Enlistment credited to Elk Grove, Lafayette County. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 28. Unmarried. Blue eyes, light hair, light complexion, 5’11”. Enlisted for one year on 10 Feb 1865 at Dale, Wisconsin. Mustered 21 Feb 1865 at Madison, Wisconsin. Private. Post war: Buried at Winchester; stone reads “1835-1902”. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 188-13; red book vol 52) (Wisconsin Cemetery Records) (Hedberg) “Olsen, Ingebret D”
OLSEN, Ingebrigt: Indian War: Private. In Nicollet County, Minnesota. Sources: (Ulvestad p316)
OLSEN, Ivar: From Rauland, Telemarken, Norway. Civil War: Private. Died in Nashville, Tennessee, during the war. Sources: (Ulvestad p316)
OLSEN, Iver: From Sogn, Norway. Civil War: Private. Post war: Died in Lyon County, Minnesota, in 1892. Sources: (Ulvestad p316)
OLSEN, Iver: See LANDSEM, Iver
OLSEN, Iver: See MYHRE, Iver Olsen
OLSEN, Jacob: WI 15th Inf Co K. Residence: Freeborn County, Minnesota. Born about 1830. Civil War: Age 31. Married. Wife: Anna Hansdatter. Four children. Enlisted for three years on 10 Dec 1861 in Freeborn County and mustered at Madison, Wisconsin, 11 Feb 1862. Private. Became sick at Mississippi River Island No. 10 on 11 Jun 1862. Became unfit for service and was discharged for disability on 16 Aug 1862. Post war: He and Anna had a fifth child. Wife Anna died about 1870 and Jacob married 17 Nov 1871 in Freeborn County to Oline Thomasdatter Helgerson, a widow of Peder Helgeson, who had served with Jacob in Company K. Jacob died 27 Nov 1897 at Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Buried in Prairie Queen Cemetery, Summit, South Dakota, lot 46, block 2, grave 1. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 76-12) (Buslett p637) (Ulvestad p317) (Ager p318) (Meeker) (SDSHS WPA Veterans Cemetery Records, Lake County) “Olson, Jacob”
OLSEN, Jacob: From Hakedalen, Norway. Civil War: Private. Post war: Died at Egge, South Dakota, in 1897. Sources: (Ulvestad p317)
OLSEN, James: From Lærdal, Norway. Indian War: Private. Post war: Lived at Elk Point, South Dakota. Sources: (Ulvestad p317)
OLSEN, Jens: From Balestrand, Norway. Civil War: Private. Wounded. Post war: Died in Fairfax, Minnesota, in 1895. Sources: (Ulvestad p317)
OLSEN, Jens: Indian War: Private. Post war: Lived at Clay County, South Dakota. Sources: (Ulvestad p317)
OLSEN, Jens: See MOE, Jens Olsen
OLSEN, Jens: See NJOS, Jens Olsen
OLSEN, Johan Christian: Residence: Norman County, Minnesota. Born 1839 at Skjegrud, Hurdals Prestegjeld, Norway, the youngest son of Ole Eriksen Björtomt. Left Norway in 1861. Civil War: Private. Died Aug 1861. Buried on the 13 Sunday after Trinity in Washington Prairie Lutheran Church Cemetery, Decorah, Winneshiek County Iowa. Pastor U. V. Koren, officiated. Monument reads “Johan Nordgaard, Born 1840 in Hurdalen, Norway. Died August 1861”. Sources: (Washington Prairie Statistics [Black Book], Section VIII Burials, p 3, 1861.) (Hurdal Bygdebok) (Book in Vesterheim, Madison, library entitled “The Skjeggerud Sisters”, p403) (Ulvestad p319) (Karlyn Nordgaard Cross said this may be her great uncle “Johan Kristian Olson Nordgaard, b 1840 d 1861”.)
OLSEN, Johan: From Loiten, Norway. Spanish-American War: Private. Post war: Lived at Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Sources: (Ulvestad p317)
OLSEN, Johannes: From Toten, Norway. Civil War: Private. “Where he lives is not known”. Sources: (Ulvestad p317)
OLSEN, Johannes: Civil War: Private. Post war: Lived at Iola, Wisconsin. Sources: (Ulvestad p317)
OLSEN, Johannes: See WILSON, John.
OLSEN, John: NY 4th Inf. Civil War: Private. Sources: (NY Archives CW Index vol 12)
OLSEN, John: NY 81st Inf Co G. and US Navy. Residence: Chicago, Illinois. Born at Larvik, Norway on 28 Jan 1843. Came to America in July 1863. Civil War: Sailor. Blue eyes, brown hair, light complexion, 5’4”. Enlisted in the US Navy for a year and was assigned to the U. S. Ram “Avenger”, an ironclad steamer gunboat on the Mississippi river, from 29 Feb 1864 to 14 Mar 1865. After his one year service, he enlisted at Mansfield for one year on 13 Apr 1865 in NY 81st Inf Co G and served until the end of the war. Private. Mustered out with Company G on 31 Aug 1865 at Fort Monroe, Virginia. Post war: He went back to Chicago and ran a cigar store. Married in 1869 to Jennie Bredenbeck. In 1878, they moved to Benson, Minnesota. He was Sheriff of Swift County for eight years. Died Feb 1922. Sources: (Obituary, Benson, Minnesota, 28 Feb 1922, submitted by Murray C Lawson, Mason City, Iowa) “Olsen, Otto J.” “Orson, John”
OLSEN, John: From Eidsvold, Norway. Civil War: Private. An artilleryman. Post war: Lived in Waseca, Minnesota. Sources: (Ulvestad p317)
OLSEN, John: Civil War: Private. Post war: Lived in Northfield, Wisconsin. Sources: (Ulvestad p317)
OLSEN, John: From Ostlandet somewhere, Norway. Civil War: Private. Died in the war. Sources: (Ulvestad p317)
OLSEN, John: From Rannestad, Norway. Civil War: Private. Post war: Died in Fillmore County, Minnesota. Sources: (Ulvestad p317)
OLSEN, John: From Telemarken, Norway. Civil War: Private. Post war: Lived in Rockdale, Wisconsin. Sources: (Ulvestad p317)
OLSEN, John: Civil War: Private. Post war: Lived at Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Sources: (Ulvestad p317)
OLSEN, John: See LANDSEM, John Olsen
OLSEN, John: See MILLER, John Olsen
OLSEN, John: See SONJU, John Olsen
OLSEN, John: From Lofoten, Norway. Spanish-American War: Private. Post war: Lived in Duluth, Minnesota. Sources: (Ulvestad p317)
OLSEN, John: Spanish-American War: Private. Post war: Lived at Dwight, North Dakota. Sources: (Ulvestad p317)
OLSEN, John M.: Residence: Allamakee County, Iowa. From Aalen, Sondre Throndhjems Amt. Civil War: Private. Died while a prisoner of war in Georgia. Sources: (Ulvestad p317)
OLSEN, K. J.: Civil War: Private. Post war: Lived in Barron County, Wisconsin. Sources: (Ulvestad p317)
OLSEN, Knude: NH 6th Inf Co A. Born “Knut Olsen Hulyvik” in Tysvaer, Norway. Civil War: Sailor. Gray eyes, brown hair, sandy complexion, 5’7”. Enlisted as a Substitute on 11 Jun 1864 at West Lebanon, New Hampshire. Private. Captured 27 Jun 1864 at Petersburg, Virginia. Imprisoned at Andersonville, Georgia. Enlisted in TN 10th Inf Co F. CSA in Oct 1864 at Camp Lawton, Millen, Georgia. Private. Captured 28 Dec 1864 at Egypt’s Station, Mississippi. Sent to Memphis, Tennessee, and then on 17 Jan 1865 to Alton Military Prison, Illinois. In prison hosptal suffering from intermittent fever from 31 Mar 1865 to 11 Jun 1865. Took oath of allegiance to the Union on 27 Jun 1865. Sources: (www.borgerkrigen.info)
OLSEN, Knud: WI 15th Inf Co G. Residence: Beloit, Rock County, Wisconsin. Civil War: Age 24. Married. Enlisted for three years on 1 Oct 1861 at Beloit and mustered at Madison, Wisconsin, 13 Dec 1861. Private. Discharged from the service for disability due to disease at Mississippi River Island No. 10, on 1 Aug 1862. Post war: In 1886, K. N. Oleson of Co G was living in Roland, Iowa. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 76-9; red book vol 20 p104) (Buslett p541) (Ager p313) (XSS Iowa p705)
OLSEN, Knudt: WI 15th Inf Co I. Residence: Scandinavia, Waupaca County, Wisconsin. Civil War: Age 24. Married. Enlisted for three years on 9 Dec 1861 at Scandinavia and mustered at Madison, Wisconsin, 20 Dec 1861. Private. Was with the provisions transport from Stevenson, Alabama, in September and October, 1863. Killed at New Hope Church, Georgia, 27 May 1864. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 76-11; red book vol 20 p132) (Buslett p603) (Ager p315) “Olson, Knut” “Olson, Knudt”
OLSEN, Knudt: WI 16th Inf Co K. Residence: Jordan, Green County, Wisconsin. Civil War: Age 18. Enlisted for three years on 2 Dec 1863 at Jordan, and mustered at Madison, Wisconsin, 19 Jan 1864. Private. Mustered out 12 Jul 1865. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 80-17; red book vol 21 p214) (RWV2 p47)
OLSEN, Knud: WI 28th Inf Co B. Born 2 Jun 1844 at Norderhov, Buskerud, Norway, son of Ole Knudsen Blixrud and Anne Olsdatter. He came to America with his parents and a brother, Ole, on “Bull”, a Swedish brig which sailed from Gothenburg and arrived 24 Aug 1848. They came to Ottawa Township, Waukesha County, Wisconsin. Civil War: Post war: Married on 21 Jan 1868 to Martha Jones (1844-19130. Married on 16 Nov 1916 to Mathilda Hanson Erickson (1862-1928). Died 17 Dec 1928. Sources: (Naeseth ’48-1344)
OLSEN, Knud: See HELLE, Knud Olsen
OLSEN, Knud: See MELBY, Knud Olsen
OLSEN, Kolbe: IL 91st Inf Co E. Residence: Lisbon, Kendall County, Illinois. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 19. Unmarried. Blue eyes, light hair, light complexion, 5’4”. Enlisted for three years on 18 Jul 1862 at Lisbon. Mustered 8 Sep 1862 at Camp Butler, Illinois. Private. Mustered out 29 May 1865 at Mobile, Alabama. Sources: (ILSA reel 8 p17)
OLSEN, Lars: IL 64th Inf Co A. Residence: Freedom, La Salle County, Illinois. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Unmarried. Age 24. Blue eyes, brown hair, light complexion, 5’8”. Enlisted for three years on 25 Sep 1861 at Freedom. Mustered 20 Nov 1861 at Camp Butler, Illinois. Private. Re-enlisted as a Veteran on 24 Dec 1863 at Pulaski, Tennessee. Re-mustered there on 8 Jan 1864. Promoted to Corporal. Mustered out on 11 Jul 1865 at Louisville, Kentucky. Sources: (ILSA reel 6 p47,48)
OLSEN, Lars 1st: MN Indian War: "Citizen Soldiers engaged in the Sioux Indian war of 1862". The Scandinavian Guards, organized in Nicollet County, Minnesota, 27 Aug 1862, and served in that county 21 days. Private. Sources: (MCIW p807) (Ulvestad p317)
OLSEN, Lars 2nd: MN Indian War: "Citizen Soldiers engaged in the Sioux Indian war of 1862". The Scandinavian Guards, organized in Nicollet County, Minnesota, 27 Aug 1862, and served in that county 21 days. Private. Sources: (MCIW p807) (Ulvestad p317)
OLSEN, Lars: WI 27th Inf Co H. Residence: Burke, Wisconsin. Born in Stryen, Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 23. Blue eyes, light hair, light complexion, 5’8”, stout build. Enlisted for three years on 21 Aug 1862. Private. On leave 23 Feb to 1 Mar 1863. Sick in hospital at Columbus, Kentucky, 30 May 1863. Sick at Duval’s Bluff, Arkansas, 29 Aug 1863. Sick in hospital at Memphis, Tennessee, since 10 Oct 1863, according to Nov 1863 regimental report. Discharged from the service for disability, 17 Dec 1863 at Louisville. Kentucky. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 boxes 129-10,19; 130-10, 131-4,14)
OLSEN, Lars: WI 27th Inf Co K. Residence: Two Rivers, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 34. Blue eyes, light hair, light complexion, 5’6”. Enlisted for one year on 26 Sep 1864 at Manitowoc, Wisconsin. Mustered 19 Oct 1864 at Madison, Wisconsin. Recruit. Bounty $100. Private. Joined the 27th from recruiting depot on 14 Nov 1864. Absent sick in general hospital at Little Rock, Arkansas, since 3 Feb 1865. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 boxes 129-14, 130-12)
OLSEN, Lars: From Etne, Hordaland, Norway. Civil War: Private. Post war: Lived in Story County, Iowa. Sources: (Ulvestad p317)
OLSEN, Lars: From Hedemarken, Norway. Civil War: Private. Post war: Lived in Cranfills Gap, Texas. Sources: (Ulvestad p317)
OLSEN, Lars: From Sondre Gausdal, Gudbrandsdalen, Norway. Civil War: Private. Post war: Lived in Martell, Wisconsin. Sources: (Ulvestad p317)
OLSEN, Lars: From Vik in Sogn, Norway. Civil War: Private. Post war: Died at Lake Preston, South Dakota, in 1905. Sources: (Ulvestad p317)
OLSEN, Lars: See OSTRUS, Lars Olsen
OLSEN, Lauritz: MN Lt Arty 2nd Battery. Residence: Winona County, Minnesota. Born 1841 in Drammen, Norway. Came to Utica, Winona County, Minnesota, and worked as a wheelwright. Civil War: Age 21. Blue eyes, light hair, light complexion, 5’5”. Enrolled 21 Feb 1862. Private. An Artificer (a skilled and specialized mechanic). Was in a hospital in the fall of 1862. Re-enlisted 22 Mar 1864. Was in a hospital in Chattanooga, Tennessee, in September 1864. Discharged from the service with the battery, 16 Aug 1865. Post war: Returned to Winona County. Died 3 Jun 1909 and is buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Winona. Sources: (MINN p795) (Ulvestad p317) (Newsletter “Action Front”, publication of the Second Minnesota Battery Ass’n, Circular No. 68, Aug 2000. Copy in Anoka Historical Society Library, Anoka, Minnesota)
OLSEN, Lewis: Residence: Rendall County, Illinois. Civil War: Private. Killed at Murfreesboro, Tennessee in the battle of Stone's River, 31 Dec 1862-2 Jan 1863. Sources: (Ulvestad p317)
OLSEN, Lorents: See LANDSEM, Lorents Olsen
OLSEN, Louis: See DALE, Louis Olsen
OLSEN, Mads: Civil War: Private. Post war: Died in Waushara County, Wisconsin, after the war. Sources: (Ulvestad p317)
OLSEN, Mads: See LYKKEN, Mads Olsen
OLSEN, Martin: MN Indian War: "Citizen Soldiers engaged in the Sioux Indian war of 1862". The Roscoe Mounted Militia, organized at Roscoe, Minnesota, 28 Aug 1862, and served 33 days. Private. Sick in Roscoe, Minnesota. Sources: (MCIW p796) (Ulvestad p318)
OLSEN, Martin: WI 12th Inf Co C. Residence: Ridgeway, Iowa County, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Age 19. Unmarried. Enlisted for three years on 30 Sep 1861 at Dodgeville, Wisconsin. Mustered 18 Oct 1861. Private. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 58-5,15)
OLSEN, Martin: WI 48th Inf Co D. Residence: Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Merchant. Age 43. Unmarried. Blue eyes, dark hair, fair complexion, 5’6”. Enlisted for one year on 14 Feb 1865 at Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and mustered there the same day. Bounty $100, $33.33 paid. Private. Promoted to First Sergeant. On 8 Aug 1865, he was reduced from orderly sergeant to the ranks and immediately re-appointed to Sergeant. Mustered out 19 Feb 1866 at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 191-6,21; red book vol 53)
OLSEN, Martin: See LONGAARDEN, Martin Olsen
OLSEN, Martin: Civil War: Private. Post war: Lived at Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Sources: (Ulvestad p317)
OLSEN, Martin: From Horg, Storens Prestegjeld, Norway. Spanish-American War: Corporal. Post war: In 1907, he was living in Comstock, Wisconsin. Sources: (Ulvestad p265)
OLSEN, Martin: Spanish-American War: Lieutenant. Commissioned First Lieutenant. Paymaster Officer in Manila, the Philippines. Post war: Lived in Burnett County, Wisconsin, in 1907. Sources: (Ulvestad p258)
OLSEN, Mathias: WI 27th Inf Co H. Residence: Christiania, Wisconsin. Born in Valdahl, Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 24. Blue eyes, light hair, light complexion, 5’10½”, stout build. Enlisted for three years on 14 Aug 1862 at Christiania. Mustered 25 Oct 1862 at Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Corporal. Left sick at Helena, Arkansas, 13 Aug 1863. Sick in hospital at St. Louis, Missouri, since 14 Oct 1863, according to November 1863 regimental report. Died of disease, 21 Nov 1863, at Christiania, Wisconsin. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 boxes 129-10,19; 130-10, 131-4)
OLSEN, Mathias: From Biri, Norway. Civil War: Private. Wounded in the Battle for Atlanta, Georgia, 22 Jul 1864. Post war: Lived in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin. Sources: (Ulvestad p318)
OLSEN, Mathias: From Næs, Hedemarken, Norway. Civil War: Private. Post war: Died in Brown County, Minnesota, in 1886. Sources: (Ulvestad p318)
OLSEN, Michael: Civil War: Private. Died in Chicago, Illinois, in 1863. Sources: (Ulvestad p318)
OLSEN, Narve: From Valders, Norway. Civil War: Private. Wounded, and was in a military prison in Jacksonville. Post war: Lived in Buffalo County, Wisconsin. Died in 1902. Sources: (Ulvestad p318)
OLSEN, Nels: WI. Civil War: Private. Died in the war. His son "Oley Nelson, Slater, Iowa". Sources: (Unknown descendent)
OLSEN, Neri: From Ovre Telemarken, Norway. Civil War: Private. Post war: Died in Iowa (before 1907). Sources: (Ulvestad p318)
OLSEN, Nikolai: From Eidsvold, Norway. Civil War: Private. Post war: Lived in Red Wing, Minnesota. Sources: (Ulvestad p318)
OLSEN, Nils: WI 8th Inf Co ?. Residence: Primrose, Dane County, Wisconsin. Born in Norway on 2 Feb 1816, son of Ole Nielsen Fugleåseie and Sigri Gunnulvsdatter. On 3 Aug 1843, he married Aase Christiansdatter Prestmoen. They came from Rollag, Buskerud, on the “Tricolor”, sailing from Drammen and arriving in New York on 3 Jul 1844. Civil War: Private. Died on a Mississippi Riverboat and was buried in Keokuk, Iowa, in 1862. His son, Oley Nelson, served in the Wisconsin 40th Infantry, Company D. Sources: (Ulvestad p318) (VGC Pacific Skandinaven, Portland Oregon, 17 Jan 1919) (Naeseth ’44-139) “Olsen, Niels” “Berganeie, Niels Olsen”
OLSEN, Nils: From Bergen, Norway. Civil War: Private. Post war: Died in Granby County, Illinois, in 1892. Sources: (Ulvestad p318)
OLSEN, Nils: From Hardanger, Norway. Civil War: Private. Post war: Lived in Waterville, Minnesota. Sources: (Ulvestad p318)
OLSEN, Nils: From Skattedol, Valders, Norway. Civil War: Private. Wounded. Post war: Lived in London, Washington. Sources: (Ulvestad p318)
OLSEN, Nils: From Vardal, Norway. Civil War: Private. Sources: (Ulvestad p318)
OLSEN, Nils: From Vossevangen, Norway. Civil War: Private. Post war: Lived in Newcastle, Nebraska. Sources: (Ulvestad p318)
OLSEN, Nils: Civil War: Private. Post war: Lived in Edwards, Minnesota. Sources: (Ulvestad p318)
OLSEN, Nils: Civil War: Private. Post war: Lived in Goodhue County, Minnesota. Sources: (Ulvestad p318)
OLSEN, Nils: Indian War: Private. Killed near New Ulm, Minnesota, on 19 Aug 1862, while returning from a reconnaissance. Sources: (MCIW p818) (Ulvestad p318)
OLSEN, Nils: Residence: Scandinavia, Wisconsin. From Stemdal, Skien, Norway. Civil War: Sergeant. Sources: (Ulvestad p260)
OLSEN, Nils: From Hammerfest, Norway. Spanish-American War: Private. Post war: Lived in Nebraska. Sources: (Ulvestad p318)
OLSEN, Nils K.: From Roraas, Norway. Civil War: Private. Post war: Died in Crookston, Minnesota, in 1905. Sources: (Ulvestad p318)
OLSEN, O. J.: From Voss, Norway. Civil War: Private. Post war: Lived in Rice Lake, Wisconsin. Sources: (Ulvestad p318)
OLSEN, O. R.: From Skaanevik, Norway. Civil War: Private. Post war: Died in Minnesota (before 1907). Sources: (Ulvestad p319)
OLSEN, Olaus: From Rannestad, Norway. Civil War: Private. Post war: Lived at Rushford, Minnesota. Sources: (Ulvestad p318)
OLSEN, Olaus: See SONJU, Olaus Olsen
OLSEN, Olavus C.: Residence: Neenah, Winnebago County, Wisconsin. From Christiania (Oslo), Norway. Civil War: Sergeant. Post war: He went to Sioux City, Iowa. Sources: (Ulvestad p260)
OLSEN, Ole: IA 8th Inf Co G. Residence: Gunder, Iowa. Born4 Nov 1823 in Rollag, Nummedal, Norway, a son of Ola Nilsson Bergan and Angjers Olsdatter Landsverk. Married on 27 Dec 1848 to Bergit Halvorsdatter Valle. Came to America on the ship Christiania reaching New York on 16 Jul 1850. Settled first in Rock County, Wisconsin, before coming on to Iowa. Civil War: Age 40. Enlisted 15 Nov 1864. Mustered 15 Nov 1864. Private. Wounded severely 8 Apr 1865, Spanish Fort, Alabama. Discharged from the service 14 Jun 1865, New Orleans Louisiana, for disability. Died in Clayton County, Iowa, 24 Apr 1866, of his war wounds. Buried at Norway Lutheran Cemetery, near St. Olaf, Iowa. Sources: (ISW-I p1174) (Ulvestad p271) (Norma Bergan Helin, jnhelin@rconnect.com) “Bergan, Ole Oleson”
OLSEN, Ole: IA 38th Inf Co E. Residence: Winneshiek County, Iowa. Born in Norway. Civil War: Age 23. Enlisted 15 Aug 1862. Mustered 24 Sep 1862. Private. Transferred to the IA 38th Inf Co K on 3 Nov 1862. Died of disease 18 Aug 1863, Carrollton, Louisiana. Sources: (ISW-V p905)
OLSEN, Ole E.: MN Brackett’s Cavalry Battalion. Civil War: Corporal. Served in Indian and Civil wars. Sources: (Ulvestad p265)
OLSEN, Ole: MN Indian War: "Citizen Soldiers engaged in the Sioux Indian war of 1862". Irregular State Militia, Co C. Organized at New Ulm, Minnesota, 15 Sep 1862, and served until 10 Oct 1862 in New Ulm. Private. Sources: (MCIW p788) (Ulvestad p318)
OLSEN, Ole: WI 12th Inf Co C. Born 15 Jan 1842 in Nissedal, Norway. Civil War: Age 20. Enrolled for three years on 11 Nov 1861 at Madison, Wisconsin. Mustered the same day. Private. Wounded in the battle of Atlanta. Post war: Died 7 Jan 1902. Buried at Perry, Daleyville, Wisconsin. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 58-5,15) (Hedberg) “Grimstvedt, Ole O”
OLSEN, Ole: WI 14th Inf Co G. Civil War: Age 24. Private. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 70-9)
OLSEN, Ole: WI 14th Inf Co G. Residence: Mosinee, Marathon County, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Age 37. Farmer. Blue eyes, brown hair, light complexion, 5’4¼”. Enlisted for three years on 30 Oct 1861 at Mosinee and mustered 30 Jan 1862 at Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Private. Took part in the battle of Shiloh, Tennessee, 7 Apr 1862. Discharged from the service 24 Feb 1863. Re-enlisted as a veteran volunteer on 26 Feb 1864. Took part in the battle of Nashville, Tennessee, on 15 & 16 Dec 1864. Took part in the campaign of Georgia until the fall of Atlanta. Took part in the siege of Fort Spanish, Alabama, in 1865. Sources: (WHS red book vol 19, p136)
OLSEN, Ole M.: WI 15th Inf Co B. Residence: Black Earth, Dane County, Wisconsin. Civil War: Age 19. Unmarried. Enlisted for three years on 15 Oct 1861 at Madison, Wisconsin, and mustered there on 16 Nov 1861. Private. Sick at Bowling Green, Kentucky, 17 Sep 1862. Sick in Chattanooga, Tennessee, 24 Dec 1863. Taken prisoner at Knoxville, 1 Jan 1864, and died of disease in Andersonville Prison, 11 Jul 1864. Buried in grave 3162. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 76-4; red book vol 20 p 34) (Buslett p395) (RWV p809) (GPO p148) (Ager p296)
OLSEN, Ole: WI 16th Inf Co K. Residence: Grafton, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin. Civil War: Age 18. Laborer. Unmarried. Enlisted for three years on 19 Oct 1861 at Port Washington, Wisconsin. Mustered 26 Nov 1861. Private. Discharged from the service 1 Apr 1862 for disability. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 80-12; red book vol 21 p214) (RWV2 p33)
OLSEN, Ole: WI 22nd Inf. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 20. Gray eyes, light hair, flush complexion, 5’6”. Substitute for Engebret Swansen of Coon, Vernon County, Wisconsin. Enrolled for one year on 12 Oct 1864. Private. This unit in North Carolina was ordered on 30 Apr 1865 to move to Camp Randall, Madison, Wisconsin, to become the camp’s permanent guard. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 254-1)
OLSEN, Ole: WI 25th Inf Co K. Residence: Bergan, Vernon County, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 26. Married. Blue eyes, brown hair, dark complexion, 5’8”. Drafted. Enrolled for one year and mustered on 21 Sep 1864 at La Crosse, Wisconsin. Private. The following comment was written by his name on the final company muster roll: “Joined at Camp Smyrna Ga and was with company to the 2nd days of February when he said he was hurt in action and unknown to the Surgeon. Went back with Wounded to Beaufort SC Hospital and it is generally believed that he was a shirk and took this opportunity to get to the rear and avoid going farther on the campaign. He was a discharged Soldier from Mis…….”. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 121-13,14; red book vol 30)
OLSEN, Ole: WI 33rd Inf Co E. Residence: Spring Valley, Rock County, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 22. Unmarried. Gray eyes, dark hair, light complexion, 5’9”, light build. Enlisted for three years on 15 Aug 1862 at Janesville, Wisconsin. Mustered 18 Oct 1862 at Camp Utley, Racine, Wisconsin. Bounty paid at muster $25 (of $100 total). Private. Died of disease (“brain fever”) at Memphis, Tennessee, on 30 Apr 1863. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 151-7,14; red book vol 38) (Love p1112)
OLSEN, Ole: WI. Born 22 Feb 1838 in Gudvangen, Sogn og Fjordene, Norway, to Ole Kristensen Stegen and Ingrid Johnsdtr Draege. Came to America in 1851. Believed to have settled in Dane County, Koshkonong areas. Civil War: He was a photographer in the Civil War and was not known to have been a soldier. Post war: He eventually settled near Sacramento, California, using the name Ole Goodrich. Sources: (Letter, Dolores Jorgenson, Minneapolis, Minnesota, a great granddaughter of Ole’s brother Kristen Olsen Skjerpe)
OLSEN, Ole: From Næs, Hallingdal, Norway. Civil War: Private. Post war: Lived at Beltrami, Minnesota. Sources: (Ulvestad p318) “Rotegaard, Ole”
OLSEN, Ole: From Hallingdal, Norway. Civil War: Private. Post war: Lived in Goodhue County, Minnesota. Dead (before 1907). Sources: (Ulvestad p318)
OLSEN, Ole: From Hedemarken, Norway. Civil War: Private. Post war: Lived in Van Zandt County, Texas. Sources: (Ulvestad p318)
OLSEN, Ole: From Hemsedal, Norway. Civil War: Private. Post war: Lived in Norseland, Minnesota. Sources: (Ulvestad p318)
OLSEN, Ole: From Lands Prestegjeld, Norway. Civil War: Private. Post war: Died at Basswood, Wisconsin, (before 1907). Sources: (Ulvestad p318)
OLSEN, Ole: From Sondre Land, Norway. Civil War: Private. Suffered gunshot wound to his left forearm. Post war: Received pension of $4.00 a month in Sep 187?. Lived at Albert Lea, Minnesota. Sources: (Ulvestad p318) (Pension List, 1883)
OLSEN, Ole: From Stavanger, Norway. Civil War: Private. Post war: Lived at Tansem, Minnesota. Sources: (Ulvestad p318)
OLSEN, Ole: From Telemarken, Norway. Civil War: Private. Post war: Lived in Starbuck, Minnesota. Sources: (Ulvestad p318)
OLSEN, Ole: From Valders, Norway. Civil War: Private. Post war: Lived in Battle Lake, Minnesota. Sources: (Ulvestad p318)
OLSEN, Ole: From Voss, Norway. Civil War: Private. Post war: Died in Madison, South Dakota. Sources: (Ulvestad p318)
OLSEN, Ole: From Værdalen, Norway. Civil War: Private. Post war: Lived in Freeborn County, Minnesota. Sources: (Ulvestad p318)
OLSEN, Ole: Civil War: Private. Post war: Lived in Norman County, Minnesota. Sources: (Ulvestad p318)
OLSEN, Ole: Civil War: Private. Post war: Lived in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. Sources: (Ulvestad p318)
OLSEN, Ole: Civil War: Private. Marine Soldier in the Civil War: Post war: Became postmaster in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, where he died in 1905. Sources: (Ulvestad p318)
OLSEN, Ole: Civil War: Private. Wagonmaster; also a wagon maker. Post war: Lived in Bosque County, Texas. Sources: (Ulvestad p318)
OLSEN, Ole: From Voss, Norway. Indian War: Private. Was in the Indian wars from 1862 to 1865. Post war: Lived in Clay County, South Dakota. Dead (before 1907). Sources: (Ulvestad p318)
OLSEN, Ole: Indian War: Private. Killed near New Ulm, Minnesota, on 19 Aug 1862, while returning from a reconnaissance. Sources: (MCIW p818) (Ulvestad p318).
OLSEN, Ole: Indian War: Private. From Nicollet County, Minnesota. Sources: (Ulvestad p318)
OLSEN, Ole: Minnesota Mounted Volunteers, 1st Regiment. Indian War: Private. Sources: (Ulvestad p318)
OLSEN, Ole: Residence: Madelia, Minnesota. From Sigdal, Norway. Civil War: Private. Killed (or died of other causes) in 1864, in the war. Sources: (Ulvestad p318)
OLSEN, Ole: Residence: Mt. Horeb, Wisconsin. Civil War: Private. Died in Jackson, Tennessee. Sources: (Ulvestad p318)
OLSEN, Ole: Spanish-American War: Private. Post war: Died in Baltic, South Dakota (before 1907). Sources: (Ulvestad p318)
OLSEN, Ole: Residence: Waseca County, Minnesota. From Telemarken, Norway. Civil War: Private. Sources: (Ulvestad p318)
OLSEN, Ole: Residence: Waukesha County, Wisconsin. From Faaberg, Gudbrandsdalen, Norway. Civil War: Private. Killed in 1864. Sources: (Ulvestad p318)
OLSEN, Ole A.: Civil War: Private. Post war: Lived in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin. Sources: (Ulvestad p318)
OLSEN, Ole C.: Residence: Holtan, Michigan. From Sorums Parish, Norway. Civil War: Sergeant. Three horses shot from under him, but he himself was not hit. Sources: (Ulvestad p260)
OLSEN, Ole E.: From Stavanger, Norway. Civil War: Sergeant. Post war: Died at Halstad, Minnesota, 1892. Sources: (Ulvestad p260)
OLSEN, Ole F.: From Stavanger, Norway. Civil War: Private. Post war: Died in Fillmore County, Minnesota (before 1907). Sources: (Ulvestad p318)
OLSEN, Ole K.: Civil War: Private. Post war: Lived in Des Moines, Iowa. Sources: (Ulvestad p318)
OLSEN, Ole N.: Civil War: Private. Post war: A veteran of this name, living in Renville Station, Renville County, Minnesota, was granted a pension of $4 a month because of a wound to his left shoulder. Died in Renville County (before 1907). Sources: (Ulvestad p318) (Pensioners on the Roll as of January 1, 1883, living in Minnesota, publ. 1994, Park Genealogical Books, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota)
OLSEN, Ole O.: Civil War: Private. Wounded at Stone's River, Tennessee; battle fought 31 Dec 1862 and 2 Jan 1863. Post war: Lived at Manitowoc, Wisconsin. Sources: (Ulvestad p318)
OLSEN, Ole S.: Civil War: Private. Post war: A veteran of this name, living in Battle Lake, Otter Tail County, was granted a pension of $2 a month because of a gun shot wound to his left foot. Lived at Bratsberg, Minnesota. Sources: (Ulvestad p318) (Pensioners on the Roll as of January 1, 1883, living in Minnesota, publ. 1994, Park Genealogical Books, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota)
OLSEN, Ole: See AABERG, Ole Olsen
OLSEN, Ole: See ARNEGAARD, Ole Olsen
OLSEN, Ole: See BERGEN, Ole Olsen
OLSEN, Ole: See EIGE, Ole Olsen
OLSEN, Ole: See GRIMSTVEDT, Ole Olsen
OLSEN, Ole: See HEROM, Ole Olsen
OLSEN, Ole: See KILEN, Ole Olsen
OLSEN, Ole: See KVALE, Ole Olsen
OLSEN, Ole: See LOHAUG, Ole Olsen
OLSEN, Ole: See VALAGER, Ole Olsen
OLSEN, Oliver Christian: See OLSTON, Oliver C.
OLSEN, Oluf: WI 52nd Inf Co D. Residence: Farmington, Jefferson County, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Bookbinder. Age 18. Blue eyes, light hair, light complexion, 5’6”. Enlisted for one year on 8 Apr 1865 at Madison, Wisconsin. Mustered 11 Apr 1865 at Madison. Bounty $100, $33.33 paid. Private. Mustered out with his company on 28 Jul 1865 at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 200-5,18)
OLSEN, Oluff: NY 1st Inf Co I. Residence: New York, New York. Civil War: Private. Sources: (Rygg p47) (NY Archives CW Index vol 12)
OLSEN, Oscar: Residence: Monroe County, Wisconsin. Spanish-American War: Private. Injured in the Philippines and died there. Sources: (Ulvestad p319)
OLSEN, Oscar: Spanish-American War: Private. Post war: Lived in Sheldon, North Dakota. Sources: (Ulvestad p319)
OLSEN, Oscar: Residence: Vernon County, Wisconsin. Civil War: Private. Killed in the war. Sources: (Ulvestad p319)
OLSEN, Osgrim: From Hallingdal, Norway. Civil War: Private. Post war: Lived in Gunder, Iowa. Sources: (Ulvestad p319)
OLSEN, Osten: MN 1st Inf. Civil War: Private. Sources: (Ulvestad p319)
OLSEN, Osten: From Hallingdal, Norway. Civil War: Private. Post war: Died at Northwood, Iowa, in 1904. Sources: (Ulvestad p319)
OLSEN, Osten: Civil War: Private. Post war: Lived in Dane County, Wisconsin. Sources: (Ulvestad p319)
OLSEN, Otto Johan: See OLSEN, John
OLSEN, Otto: NY 174th Inf. Civil War: Private. Sources: (NY Archives CW Index vol 12)
OLSEN, Peder: From Hadeland, Norway. Civil War: Private. Post war: Lived in Minnewaukon, North Dakota. Sources: (Ulvestad p319)
OLSEN, Peder: From Ringebu, Norway. Civil War: Private. Post war: Lived in Iola, Wisconsin. Sources: (Ulvestad p319) “Hole, Peder Olson”
OLSEN, Peder: From Vardal, Norway. Civil War: Private. Sources: (Ulvestad p319)
OLSEN, Peder: Spanish-American War: Private. Post war: Lived at Sisseton, South Dakota. Sources: (Ulvestad p319)
OLSEN, Peter: NY 103rd Inf. and 5th Artillery. Civil War: Private. Sources: (NY Archives CW Index vol 12)
OLSEN, Peter: WI 46th Inf Co I. Residence: York, Green County, Wisconsin. Enlistment credited to Jefferson, Green County. Born in Norway. Civil War: Blacksmith. Age 32. Married. Blue eyes, auburn hair, light complexion, 5’11”. Enlisted for one year on 3 Feb 1865 at York, Wisconsin. Mustered 11 Feb 1865 at Madison, Wisconsin. Bounty $100, $33.33 paid. Private. Mustered out with this company on 27 Sep 1865 at Nashville, Tennessee. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 186-10,13; red book vol 51) “Olson, Peter”
OLSEN, Rasmus: MN 2nd Inf Co G. Residence: Ramsey, Ramsey County, Minnesota. Born “Rasmus Olsen Askeland” in Sebø, Radøy, Norway. Civil War: Age 34. Mustered 8 Jul 1861. Bugler. Transferred to the Regimental Band on 1 Sep 1861. Private. Musician. Discharged from the service by order of General Buell on 24 Apr 1862, along with all others in the Regimental Band. Sources: (MINN p51) (MCIW p123, 138) (Ulvestad p319) (Letter, Alma Lilleskare, Edmonds, Washington) “Oleson, Rasmus”
OLSEN, Renhard: From Hedemarken, Norway. Spanish-American War: Private. Post war: Lived in Morgan County, Utah. Sources: (Ulvestad p319)
OLSEN, Richard: NY 6th Cavalry. Civil War: Private. Sources: (NY Archives CW Index vol 12)
OLSEN, Runberg: See RUNDBERG, Olson
OLSEN, Sam: Residence: Grafton, North Dakota. Spanish-American War: Sergeant. Sources: (Ulvestad p260)
OLSEN, Samuel: MN Hv Arty 1st Reg Co D. Residence not shown. Born in Norway. Civil War: Age 30. Enrolled 15 Nov 1864. Mustered 18 Nov 1864. Private. Discharged from the service with his company, 26 Sep 1865. Sources: (MINN p584) (MCIW p622) (Ulvestad p319). “Oleson, Samuel”
OLSEN, Samuel: WI 28th Inf Co K. Residence: Primrose, Dane County, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Unmarried. Age 20. Blue eyes, light hair, light complexion, 5’10, stout build. Enlisted for three years on 21 Aug 1862 at Primrose. Mustered 14 Oct 1862 at Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Private. Mustered out 23 Aug 1865 at Brownsville, Texas. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 132-12; red book vol 33) (Ulvestad p319)
OLSEN, Simon: MN Bracket's Cavalry Battalion. Civil War: Private. Served in Indian and Civil wars. Died at a hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, in 1862. Sources: (Ulvestad p319)
OLSEN, Simon: Born “Simon Reigstad” at Ostrefjord prestegjeld, Bergen, Norway. Indian War: Private. Served in Indian wars in Oregon and Washington. Post war: Lived in Colby, Washington. Sources: (Ulvestad p319)
OLSEN, Simon: See SLAABAKKEN, Simon Olsen
OLSEN, Sever: WI 27th Inf Co H. Civil War: Private. Died of disease 25 Sep 1863 at Memphis, Tennessee. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 129-19)
OLSEN, Sever: WI 33rd Inf Co E. Residence: Spring Valley, Rock County, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 21. Unmarried. Blue eyes, light hair, light complexion, 5’5”, heavy build. Enlisted for three years on 15 Aug 1862 at Janesville, Wisconsin. Mustered 18 Oct 1862 at Camp Utley, Racine, Wisconsin. Bounty paid at muster $25 (of $100 total). Private. Died 12 Feb 1863 of pneumonia at Moscow, Tennessee. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 151-7,14,19; red book vol 38) (Love p1112)
OLSEN, Sivert: Residence: Dane County, Wisconsin. From Hof, Solor, Norway. Civil War: Private. Post war: Died at Eagle Lake, Minnesota, in 1891. Sources: (Ulvestad p319)
OLSEN, Solfest: IL 1st Lt Arty New Battery B. Residence: Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. Born in Hardanger, Norway. Civil War: Shoemaker. Age 33. Gray eyes, red hair, light complexion, 5’10”. Enlisted for three years on 16 Jun 1864. Mustered 16 Jul 1863 at Chicago. Private. Mustered out 6 Jul 1865 at Chicago. Post war: Lived in Fairfax, Minnesota. In February 1867 while living in the National Home in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Solfest Olsen was granted a pension of $12 a month because of asthma, disability of his lungs, etc. Pension # 77,812. Sources: (ILSA reel 16 p28) (Ulvestad p319) (“Pensioners on the Roll as of January 1, 1883 (living in Wisconsin)”, Park Genealogical Books, Roseville, Minnesota publ. 1998.)
OLSEN, Soren: WI 27th Inf Co H. Residence: Madison, Wisconsin. Born in Vinge, Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 35. Blue eyes, light hair, light complexion, 5’10”, stout build. Enlisted for three years on 15 Aug 1862 at Madison, Wisconsin. Mustered 25 Oct 1862 at Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Private. Left sick at Helena, Arkansas, 13 Aug 1863. Died of chronic diarrhea in hospital at Memphis, Tennessee, 26 Sep 1863. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 boxes 129-10, 130-10, 131-4) (Love p1104)
OLSEN, Soren: From Bærum, Norway. Civil War: Private. Post war: Lived at Anoka, Minnesota. Sources: (Ulvestad p319)
OLSEN, Soren: From Etne, Hordaland, Norway. Civil War: Private. Post war: Died at Story County, Iowa (before 1907). Sources: (Ulvestad p319)
OLSEN, Soren: Civil War: Private. Post war: Lived at Frenchville, Wisconsin. Sources: (Ulvestad p319)
OLSEN, Stener: From Hedemarken, Norway. Civil War: Private. Post war: Lived in Lyon County, Minnesota. Sources: (Ulvestad p319)
OLSEN, Stener: From Ovre Telemarken, Norway. Indian War: Private. Post war: Lived in Amboy, Minnesota. Sources: (Ulvestad p319)
OLSEN, Svend: From Hallingdal, Norway. Civil War: Private. Post war: Lived in Northwood, North Dakota. Sources: (Ulvestad p319)
OLSEN, Svend: From Hamar, Norway. Civil War: Private. Post war: Died in Chippewa County, Minnesota, in 1893. Sources: (Ulvestad p319)
OLSEN, Svend: Civil War: Private. Wounded. Post war: Died at Brandon, Minnesota (before 1907). Sources: (Ulvestad p319)
OLSEN, Svend: See HAUGEN, Svend Olsen
OLSEN, Sylvester: From Voss, Norway. Civil War: Private. Sources: (Ulvestad p319)
OLSEN, T.: Civil War: Private. Post war: Lived at Murray County, Minnesota. Sources: (Ulvestad p319)
OLSEN, T. J.: From Voss, Norway. Civil War: Private. Post war: Lived near Rice Lake, Wisconsin. Died in 1886. Sources: (Ulvestad p319)
OLSEN, Targa: WI 23rd Inf Co A. Residence: Dunkirk, Dane County, Wisconsin. Civil War: Unmarried. Age 20. Enlisted for three years on 14 Aug 1862 at Dunkirk. Mustered 25 Aug 1862 at Madison, Wisconsin. Private. Discharged from the service 29 May 1865 at New Orleans, Louisiana. Post war: Buried at Riverside cemetery, Stoughton, Wisconsin. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 114-13; red book vol 28) (Wisconsin Cemetery Records) (Hedberg) “Oleson, Torger” “Oleson, Targer”
OLSEN, Theodore: NY 40th Inf. Civil War: Private. Sources: (NY Archives CW Index vol 12)
OLSEN, Thomas: WI 1st Army Corps (Hancock’s Corps), 1st Company. Residence: Algoma, Winnebago County, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Carpenter. Age 27. Blue eyes, light hair, light complexion, 5’6”. Enlisted for one year on 23 Feb 1865 at Madison, Wisconsin, and mustered there on 1 Mar 1865. Recruit entitled to $100 bounty. Private. Assigned Company K, 2nd Regiment, this corps. Discharged from the service on 23 Feb 1866 at Elmira, New York. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 256-1,2,6)
OLSEN, Thomas: Civil War: Private. Post war: Died in Chicago, Illinois (before 1907). Buried in Dows, Iowa. Sources: (Ulvestad p319)
OLSEN, Thomas: From Nummedal, Norway. Civil War: Private. Post war: Lived at Sacred Heart, Minnesota. Sources: (Ulvestad p319)
OLSEN, Thomas: From Oslandet, Norway. Civil War: Private. Post war: Lived in Pierce County, Wisconsin. Sources: (Ulvestad p319)
OLSEN, Thomas: WI 2nd Inf Co B. From Ostlandet somewhere, Norway. Civil War: Enlisted 20 May 1862. Private. Discharged 20 May 1865. Post war: Lived in Taylor, Stark County, North Dakota. Said to be suffering a “liver complaint”. Sources: (Ulvestad p319) (1890 Veterans and Widows Census, North Dakota, No.123, roll 59) “Olson, Thomas”
OLSEN, Thomas: Civil War: Private. From Sigdal, Norway. Post war: Lived in Ashby, Minnesota. Sources: (Ulvestad p319)
OLSEN, Thomas: MN 115th Inf Co F. Residence: East Grand Forks, Minnesota. Born in Norway. Spanish-American War: Age 29. Enrolled 2 Jul 1898 at East Grand Forks. Mustered 14 Jul 1898 at Camp Ramsey. Private. Mustered out 27 Mar 1899 at Camp McKenzie. Sources: (MSAW p395)
OLSEN, Thomas H.: Civil War: Private. Post war: Died in Willmar, Minnesota, (before 1907). Sources: (Ulvestad p319)
OLSEN, Thore: MN Indian War: "Citizen Soldiers engaged in the Sioux Indian war of 1862". Irregular State Militia, Co C. Organized at New Ulm, Minnesota, 15 Sep 1862, and served until 10 Oct 1862 in New Ulm. Private. Sources: (MCIW p788)
OLSEN, Thron: WI 27th Inf Co A. Residence: Kewaunee, Kewaunee County, Wisconsin. Civil War: Age 28. Carpenter. Blue eyes, light hair, light complexion, 5’7½”. Enlisted for three years on 15 Aug 1862 at Kewaunee. Mustered 23 Oct 1862 at Milwaukee. Private. Wounded in skirmish near Camden, Mississippi, in April 1863. Sent to General hospital at Milwaukee on 19 Apr 1865. Died of disease (chronic diarrhea) on 27 Apr 1865 at Mobile, Alabama. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 129-3) (Love p1104) (Quiner: Military History of Wisconsin, p762.) “Olson, Thron”
OLSEN, Tideman: From Valders, Norway. Civil War: Private. Wounded. Post war: Lived in Sioux Rapids, Iowa. Sources: (Ulvestad p319)
OLSEN, Tollef: From Sogndal, Dalerne, Norway. Civil War: Private. Post war: Lived in Valley City, North Dakota. Sources: (Ulvestad p319)
OLSEN, Tollef: From Valders, Norway. Civil War: Private. Post war: Lived at Vermillion, South Dakota. Sources: (Ulvestad p319)
OLSEN, Tollefsen: WI 14th Inf Co G. Residence: Eaton, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Age 18. Laborer. Unmarried. Hazel eyes, brown hair, light complexion, 5’6¾”. Enlisted for three years on 28 Sep 1861 at Eaton and mustered 30 Jan 1862 at Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Private. Discharged from the service for disability on 26 Dec 1862 at St. Louis, Missouri. Sources: (WHS red book vol 19, p136)
OLSEN, Torben: From Bamle, Norway. Civil War: Private. Post war: Lived at Goodhue County, Minnesota. Sources: (Ulvestad p319)
OLSEN, Tore: From Aardal, Ryfylke, Norway. Civil War: Private. Post war: Died in Dane County, Wisconsin (before 1907). Sources: (Ulvestad p319)
OLSEN, Tore: Residence: Nicollet County, Minnesota. Indian War: Private. Killed in fighting at New Ulm, Minnesota, on 19 Aug 1862 while returning from a reconnaissance. Sources: (MCIW p818) (Ulvestad p319).
OLSEN, Tore: See SLETTEN, Tore Olsen
OLSEN, Torkel: From Sigdal, Norway. Civil War: Private. Post war: Lived at Dalton, Minnesota. Sources: (Ulvestad p319) (Otter Tail County Historical Society)
OLSEN, Tosten: WI 16th Inf Co A. Civil War: Age 35. Gray eyes, brown hair, dark complexion, 5’8”. Drafted. $26.25 paid for his arrest and delivery. Enrolled for one year on 28 Sep 1864 at Jackson, Wisconsin. Mustered there the same day. Private. Discharged from the service 2 Jun 1865 at Washington DC Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 80-18)
OLSEN, Tosten: From Nesheim, Bergens Diocese, Norway. Civil War: Private. Post war: Lived at Quandahl, Iowa. Sources: (Ulvestad p319)
OLSEN, Tosten: See FJERESTAD, Tosten Olsen
OLSEN, W.: Civil War: Private. Post war: Lived in Kendall County, Illinois. Sources: (Ulvestad p319)
OLSEN, William: Spanish-American War: Private. Post war: Lived at Palermo, North Dakota. Sources: (Ulvestad p319)
OLSEN, ?: Civil War: Private. Died as a Soldier in the War. He was a brother of Helge Olsen who lived in Acton, Minnesota, and later returned to Norway. Sources: (Ulvestad p316)
OLSEN, ?: Civil War: Private. His father was postmaster C. K. Olsen of Newman Grove, Nebraska. Sources: (Ulvestad p319)
OLSEN, ?: From Mosjoen, Norway. Spanish-American War: Private. Was with Admiral Dewey in the War for Manila, The Philippines. Post war: In 1907, he was a miner in Colorado. Sources: (Ulvestad p318)
OLSET, Ole: Civil War: Private. Post war: Lived in Houston County, Minnesota. Sources: (Ulvestad p320)
OLSON, Aanun: WI 15th Inf Co A. Residence: Jefferson County, Wisconsin. Civil War: Farmer. Age 45. Married. Blue eyes, blond hair, fair complexion, 5’10”. Enlisted for three years on 28 Jan 1862 in Jefferson County. Mustered 31 Jan 1862 at Madison, Wisconsin. Private. Left sick at Iuka, Mississippi, 21 Mar 1862. Died at hospital at Nashville, Tennessee, of chronic diarrhea, 27 Jul 1863. Buried Nashville Cemetery; section C, grave 393. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 76-3; red book vol 20 p 20) (Buslett p363) (Ager p293)
OLSON, Aarent: IL 23rd Inf Co K Consolidated. Residence not shown. Born in Norway. Civil War: Blacksmith. Age 20. Blue eyes, light hair, fair complexion, 5’10½”. Enlisted for one year on 28 Mar 1865 at Marengo, Illinois, and mustered there the same day. Bounty $100. Private. Promoted to Corporal. Mustered out with his Company on 24 Jul 1865 at Richmond, Virginia. Sources: (ILSA reel 17 p52)
OLSON, Aasmund: WI 15th Inf Co E. Residence: York, Fillmore County, Minnesota. Civil War: Age 33. Married. Enlisted for three years on 23 Oct 1861 at La Crosse, Wisconsin. Enlistment credited to LaCrosse. Mustered 1 Dec 1861 at Madison, Wisconsin. Private. Left sick at Bowling Green, Kentucky, on 4 Nov 1862. Sent to hospital at Nashville, Tennessee, 8 Aug 1863. Transferred to the Invalid Corps on 26 Sep 1863. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 76-7; red book vol 20 p76) (TAR) (Buslett p490) (Ager p305) (Ulvestad p319) “Olson, Osmund” “Olsen, Amund”
OLSON, Albert: WI 15th Inf Co F. Residence: Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa. Born in Norway. Civil War: Unmarried. Farmer. Age 35. Blue eyes, blond hair, fair complexion, 5’7”. Enlisted for three years on 26 Nov 1861 at Decorah and mustered at Madison, Wisconsin, 29 Dec 1861. Private. Promoted to Corporal. Wounded in the Battle at Stone's River, Tennessee, 30 & 31 Dec 1862, and sent to hospital in Nashville, Tennessee. Served as an escort with the provision transport from Stevenson, Alabama, in October 1863. Sick in Chattanooga, Tennessee, 28 Nov 1863, and sent to Convalescent Center there. Died of disease in General Hospital at Knoxville, Tennessee, 17 Mar 1864. Buried in National Cemetery at Knoxville; section 6, grave 12. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 76-8,15; red book vol 20 p84) (Buslett p513) (Ulvestad p264) (DGA) (Ager p307) (Meeker) “Olsen, Albert”
OLSON, Albert: WI 15th Inf Co I. Residence: New Hope, Portage County, Wisconsin. Civil War: Age 33. Enlisted for three years on 19 Nov 1861 at Scandinavia, Wisconsin, and mustered at Madison, Wisconsin, 20 Dec 1861. Private. Died of disease at Mississippi River Island No. 10, 24 May 1862. Buried at Mississippi River National Cemetery near Memphis, Tennessee. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 boxes 76-11, 77-3; red book vol 20 p132) (Buslett p603) (Ager p315)
OLSON, Alexander: IL 10th Inf Co C. Residence: Quincy, Adams County, Illinois. Born in Bergen, Norway. Civil War: Age 22. Shoemaker. Unmarried. Black eyes, brown hair, dark complexion, 5’7½”. Enlisted for three years on 17 Aug 1861 at Quincy, and mustered there the same day. Private. Sources: (ILSA reel one p 64)
OLSON, Alexander: WI 32nd Inf Co F. Residence: Egg Wisconsin. Born in Pennsylvania. Civil War: Age 40. Unmarried. Farmer. Hazel eyes, brown hair, light complexion, 5’10½”. Enlisted for three years on 15 Aug 1862 at Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. Mustered 25 Sep 1862 at Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Private. “Was always present till Sept 63”. Died of chronic diarrhea 30 Oct 1863. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 148-14; red book vol 37)
OLSON, Alf: MN 4th Inf Co B. Residence: Northfield, Rice County, Minnesota. Born in Norway. Civil War: Age 29. Substitute. Mustered 6 Jun 1864. Private. Discharged from the service 19 Jul 1865. Sources: (MINN p 183) (MCIW p225, 689) (Ulvestad p315). “Oleson, Alf”
OLSON, Alfred: US Army, Bureau of Aircraft, 27th Co. Born 28 Dec 1894 in Token, Norway, son of Ole Vemmelvik and Marit. He came from Norway in 1914. First World War: Age 23. Entered the service on 14 Oct 1918 at Canton, South Dakota. Private. Died of bronchial pneumonia at age 24 on 28 Oct 1918 at Camp Lewis, Washington. Buried in Lands Cemetery, Hudson, South Dakota, lot 74, block 3, grave 1. Sources: (SDSHS WPA Veterans Cemetery Records, Lincoln County)
OLSON, Amon: MN 10th Inf Co H. Residence: St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota. Born in Norway. Civil War: Age not shown. Enrolled 21 Aug 1862. Mustered 21 Oct 1862. Private. Died 21 Jan 1865 at Nashville, Tennessee. Sources: (MINN p488) (MCIW p484) (Ulvestad p315)
OLSON, Amund: WI 15th Inf Co A. Residence: Bad Ax County, Wisconsin. Civil War: Age 20. Enlisted for three years on 14 Nov 1861 in Bad Ax County. Mustered 17 Dec 1861 at Madison, Wisconsin. Private. Sick in hospital, Mound City, Illinois. Given leave from hospital. Overstayed his leave. Sick in Bardstown, Kentucky, 8 Oct 1862. Wounded in Battle of Chickamauga, Georgia, 20 Sep 1863 and sent to hospital in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Was sick in camp hospital 11 Jul 1864. Mustered out with A Company at Chattanooga, Tennessee, on 20 Dec 1864. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 76-3; red book vol 20 p 20) (Buslett p363) (Ager p293)
OLSON, Amund: WI 30th Inf Co D. Residence: Martell, Pierce County, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Age 30. Farmer. Unmarried. Blue eyes, brown hair, light complexion, 5’8”. Enlisted for three years at Martell on 21 Aug 1862. Mustered 21 Oct 1862 at Madison, Wisconsin. Private. Mustered out on 20 Sep 1865 at Louisville, Kentucky. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 140-13; red book vol 35)
OLSON, Andrew H.: IA 12th Inf Co G. Born 1846 in Norway. Civil War: Entered service Feb 1864. Private. Discharged Jun 1865. Sources: (South Dakota Historical collections, vol XVI, publ 1932, p336)
OLSON, Andrew: IA 5th Cav Co I. Residence: Jackson County, Minnesota. Born in Norway. Civil War: Age 41. Enlisted 23 Oct 1861. Mustered 1 Nov 1861. Private. Died of disease 31 Jul 1862, St. Louis, Missouri. Sources: (ISW-IV p962)
OLSON, Andrew: IL 7th Inf Co I. Residence: El Paso, Wordford County, Illinois. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 25. Blue eyes, light hair, light complexion, 5’11”. Enlisted for one year on 10 Jan 1865 at Springfield, Illinois. Mustered the same day. Private. Mustered out 9 Jul 1865 at Louisville, Kentucky. Sources: (ILSA reel 1 p 46)
OLSON, Andrew A.: IL 12th Inf Co G. Residence: DuQuoin, Perry County, Illinois. Born in Sweden. Civil War: Age 20. Farmer. Unmarried. Hazel eyes, brown hair, light complexion, 5’10”. Enlisted for three years on 25 Jul 1861 Private. Discharged for wounds on 19 Aug 1862. Sources: (ILSA reel one p 101)
OLSON, Andrew the 1st: MN 2nd Inf Co E. Residence: Caledonia, Houston County, Minnesota. Born in Norway. Civil War: Age 18. Substitute. Mustered 6 Jun 1864. Private. Discharged from the service with his regiment, 11 Jul 1865. Sources: (MINN p84) (MCIW p134) “Oleson, Andrew”
OLSON, Andrew the 2nd: MN 2nd Inf Co E. Residence: Houston, Houston County, Minnesota. Born in Norway. Civil War: Age 20. Drafted. Mustered 27 May 1864. Private. Discharged from the service by order 11 Jul 1865. Sources: (MINN p84) (MCIW p134) “Oleson, Andrew”
OLSON, Andrew: MN 11th Inf Co C. Residence not shown. Born in Norway. Civil War: Age 39. Enrolled 26 Aug 1864. Mustered the same day. Private. Discharged from the service with his regiment, 26 Jun 1865. Sources: (MINN p507) (MCIW p496)
OLSON, Andrew: WI 1st Inf Co D. Civil War: Age 30. Farmer. Blue eyes, light hair, sandy complexion, 5’4½”. Drafted at New Denmark, Wisconsin, on 27 Nov 1863. Enrolled for three years and mustered the same day at Green Bay, Wisconsin. Private. Transferred to WI 21st Inf Co I on 19 Sep 1864. Was in the battles of the Atlanta campaign. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 2; red books vol 7, vol 26) “Olsen, Andrew”
OLSON, Andrew F.: WI 22nd Inf Co K. Residence: Cambridge, Wisconsin. Born “Anders Olson Flaten” in Norway. Civil War: Shoemaker. Age 21. Hazel eyes, light hair, light complexion, 5’6”. Enrolled 10 Mar 1865 at New Diggings, Wisconsin, for one year. Substitute for Robert Ron. Private. Transferred “in the field near Washington, DC” from WI 22nd Inf Co K to the WI 3rd Inf on 1 Jun 1865. Post war: Buried at East Koshkonong, Wisconsin; stone reads “3 Aug 1843 – 14 Aug 1927”. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 12-2; red book vol 27) (Letter to Minneapolis Norwegian Language Newspaper, 1892, signed A.K.Brenden, Bend OR) (Wisconsin Cemetery Records) (Hedberg) “Olson, Anders”
OLSON, Andrew: WI 22nd Inf Co A. Residence: Racine, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Unmarried. Age 23. Carpenter. Light eyes, light hair, light complexion, 5’7”. Enlisted for three years on 11 Aug 1862 at Racine. Mustered 1 Sep 1862 at Camp Utley, Racine, Wisconsin. Private. Said to have been confined in a southern prison during the war. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 111-14; red book vol 27) (Racine County Historical Society)
OLSON, Andrew E.: WI 25th Inf Co B. Residence: Richwood, Richland County, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Age 20. Married. Farmer. Blue eyes, light hair, light complexion, 5’8”. Enlisted for three years on 14 Dec 1863 at Richland Center, Rickland County. Mustered 18 Jan 1864 at Madison, Wisconsin. Private. Recruit. Joined the company on 4 Mar 1864. Was with the company until 5 Aug 1864 when he was sent to a hospital sick. He died of fever on 4 Oct 1864 at Marietta, Georgia. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 121-14; red book vol 30) (Love p1100) “Oleson, Andrew”
OLSON, Andrew: WI 30th Inf Co H. Residence: Springwater, Washara County, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 24. Unmarried. Blue eyes, light hair, light complexion, 5’10”. Enlisted for three years on 20 Aug 1862 at Springwater. Mustered 21 Oct 1862 at Madison, Wisconsin. Private. Mustered out 20 Sep 1865. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 140-9,13; red book vol 35)
OLSON, Andrew: WI 31st Inf Co F. Residence: Deerfield, Dane County, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Tailor. Age 34. Brown eyes, brown hair, fair complexion, 5’10”. Enlisted for three years on 22 Feb 1864 at Wiota, Wisconsin. Mustered 23 Mar 1864 at Madison, Wisconsin. Private. Transferred to Company G on 20 Jun 1865. Mustered out 8 Jul 1865 near Louisville, Kentucky. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 145; red book vol 36)
OLSON, Andrew: WI 46th Inf Co G. Residence: York, Green County, Wisconsin. Enlistment credited to Vienna, Dane County. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 41. Married. Blue eyes, brown hair, dark complexion, 5’8”. Enlisted for one year on 16 Feb 1865 at Madison, Wisconsin, and mustered there on 27 Feb 1865. Bounty $100. Private. Mustered out with this Company on 27 Sep 1865 at Nashville, Tennessee. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 186-13; red book vol 51)
OLSON, Andrew W.: WI 52nd Inf Co C. Civil War: Post war: Buried in Holden cemetery, Mt. Morris, Wisconsin. Sources: (Wisconsin Cemetery Records) (Hedberg)
OLSON, Andrew: Civil War: Post war: Buried at McFarland, Wisconsin; stone reads “1848 – 1926”. Sources: (Wisconsin Cemetery Records)

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