PETTERSON, James

IL 74th Inf Co G. Residence: Howard, Winnebago County, Illinois. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 19. Unmarried. Blue eyes, light hair, light complexion, 5’7”. Enlisted for three years on 9 Aug 1862 at Durand, Illinois. Mustered 4 Sep 1862 at Rockford, Illinois. Private. Died of disease on 14 Feb 1863 at Danville, Kentucky. Sources: (ILSA reel 7 p60)