Norwegians in the Civil War
ADAMS, Lewis
WI 35th Inf Co B. Residence: Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 32. Blue eyes, dark hair, fair complexion, 5’4”. Enlisted for three years on 26 Feb 1864 at Milwaukee. Mustered 28 Feb 1864 at Camp Washburn, Milwaukee. Bounty paid: $60 (a portion of amount due). Private. Died 28 Jun 1865. Drowned in Rio Grande at Clarksville, Texas. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 157-13; red book vol 40)