MN 2nd Inf Co E. Born 1846 in Rock River, Wisconsin, son of Evin Knudson and Guro “Julia” Olsdatter Tvedten. Civil War: Age 18. Enlisted on 11 Feb 1865 and mustered same day as a substitute into MN 2nd Infantry Co E. Private. Discharged on 10 Aug 1865 at Hospital. Post war: Married Aslaug Kjelleberg Anderson 1867. Died 26 Dec 1869 from his injuries. Buried Hanley Falls, Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota. Sources: (Find a Grave, memorial page for Knut Evenson Bestland (1846–26 Dec 1869), Find a Grave Memorial ID 39267621) (email, Sandra Bestland, 11 Jun 2025) “Bestland, Knut Evenson”
