US Navy. Born 27 May 1842 in Norway. Civil War: “Served 26 years in the American Navy.” Post war: He became a farmer in Iowa for 15 years; then a businessman and bank teller. Sources: (Letter, Alma Lilleskare, Edmonds, Washington)
US Navy. Born 27 May 1842 in Norway. Civil War: “Served 26 years in the American Navy.” Post war: He became a farmer in Iowa for 15 years; then a businessman and bank teller. Sources: (Letter, Alma Lilleskare, Edmonds, Washington)