Norwegians in the Civil War
OVERSON, Barney
WI 49th Inf Co B. Residence: Nacedah, Juneau County, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 35. Blue eyes, brown hair, light complexion, 5’7”. Enlisted for one year on 17 Feb 1865 at Madison, Wisconsin. Mustered 25 Feb 1865 at Madison. Bounty $100, $33.33 paid. Private. Post war: Buried at Fountain, New Lisbon, Wisconsin. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 193-4,14,20) (Wisconsin Cemetery Records) (Hedberg)