Norwegians in the Civil War
OTTESON, Jacob
WI 44th Inf Co ?. Residence: Bloomfield, Walworth County, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 35. Brown eyes, brown hair, sandy complexion, 5’½”. Enlisted for one year on 19 Sep 1864 at Madison, Wisconsin. Mustered 29 Sep 1864 at Madison. Bounty $100. Private. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 180-14)