Born in 1842 in Norway. Civil War: Private. Said to have been paid $300 to take another man’s place. Died in 1864 while on General Sherman’s march to the sea. Sources: (Letter from Gerald Winger, Sterling, Illinois)
Born in 1842 in Norway. Civil War: Private. Said to have been paid $300 to take another man’s place. Died in 1864 while on General Sherman’s march to the sea. Sources: (Letter from Gerald Winger, Sterling, Illinois)