WI 47th Inf Co D. Residence: New Hope, Portage County, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 40. Married. Blue eyes, brown hair, light complexion, 5’8”. Enlisted for one year on 30 Jan 1865 at Waupaca, Wisconsin. Mustered 10 Feb 1865 at Madison, Wisconsin. Bounty $100. Private. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 188-5; red book vol 52) “Peterson, Jergen”
