Norwegians in the Civil War
BURGESON, Abraham
WI 12th Inf Co A. Residence: Treston, Trempealeau County, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 18. Unmarried. Blue eyes, light hair, fair complexion, 5’8”. Enrolled for one year on 12 Oct 1864 at La Crosse, Wisconsin, as a substitute for Andrew Burgeson of Treston, Trempealeau County, Wisconsin. Mustered the same day. Private. “Never been with his company in any engagement”. Mustered out 16 Jul 1865. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 58-13; red book vol 17, p14)