Norwegians in the Civil War
ABRAMSON, James A.
WI 47th Inf Co F. Residence: Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 30. Married. Blue eyes, light hair, fair complexion, 5’9”. Enlisted for one year on 20 Jan 1865 at Milwaukee, and mustered there the same day. Bounty $100. Enlistment credited to Kenosha, Kenosha County. Private. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 188-7; red book vol 52)