THOMSON, Swenning

WI 44th Inf Co C. Residence: Iola, Waupaca County, Wisconsin. Enlistment credited to Hartford, Washington County. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 39. Married. Blue eyes, light hair, light complexion, 5’9”. Enlisted for one year on 20 Oct 1864 at Waupaca, Wisconsin. Mustered 28 Oct 1864 at Madison, Wisconsin. Bounty $100. Recruit. Private. Mustered out with this company on 28 Aug 1865 at Paducah, Kentucky. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 180-15; red book vol 49; blue book)