Norwegians in the Civil War
AABERGE, Solfest
Residence: Dane County, Wisconsin. Born 24 Jan 1841 at Sogndal, Sogn og Fjordane, Norway, son of Peder Solfestsen Aaberge and Ragnild Johannesdatter Feigum. Came to America in 1847 with his parents and siblings. Civil War: Post war: Married Mary Bolette (1856-1888). Died 17 Dec 1899. Buried at Riverside Cemetery, Stoughton, Wisconsin. Brother of soldier John Sylvester. Sources: (Naeseth ’47-1157)