Norwegians in the Civil War
BROWN, John J.
MN Mounted Rangers, 1st Regiment, Co K. Residence: Blue Earth City, Faribault County, Minnesota. Born in Norway. Civil War: Age 28. Enrolled 1 Nov 1862. Mustered 10 Dec 1862. Private. Served in both Indian and Civil wars. Discharged from the service with his company on 10 Dec 1865. Post war: Lived at Villard, Douglas County, Minnesota. Died 24 Dec 1899. Sources: (MINN p672) (MCIW p538) (DCHS) (Douglas County Death Index, p70)