WI 47th Inf Co A. Residence: Winchester, Winnebago County, Wisconsin. Born 3 Jun 1828 in Norway, son of Halvor Johannessen Uvaas and Torbjør Olsdatter. Came to America from Hjartdal, Telemark, Norway, in 1848. Came to Winneconne Township, Winnebago County, Wisconsin. Civil War: Blacksmith. Age 37. Married. Blue eyes, light hair, light complexion, 5’5”. Enlisted for one year on 10 Feb 1865 at Dale, Wisconsin. Enlistment credited to Milford, Jefferson County. Mustered 21 Feb 1865 at Madison, Wisconsin. Bounty. Private. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 188-13; red book vol 52) (Naeseth ’48-1606)
