WELSEY, Andrew T.

IL 36th Inf Co D. Residence: Lisbon, Kendall County, Illinois. Born in Norway. Civil War: Sailor. Age 37. Unmarried. Gray eyes, brown hair, dark complexion, 5’5”. Enlisted for three years on 15 Jul 1861 at Lisbon. Mustered 20 Aug 1861 at Aurora, Illinois. Private. Re-enlisted as a Veteran for three years on 1 Jan 1864 at Blanes Cross Road. Re-mustered 25 Jan 1864 at Chattanooga, Tennessee. Discharged from the service 8 Oct 1865 at New Orleans, Louisiana. He was absent sick from D Company at the time of his discharge. Sources: (ILSA reel three p 62, 63) “Wilsey, Andrew”