Norwegians in the Civil War
EDMINSON, Christopher
IL 64th Inf Co G. Residence: Joliet, Will County, Illinois. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 18. Gray eyes, brown hair, light complexion, 5’3½”. Enlisted for three years on 15 Jan 1864 at Joliet. Mustered at Camp Butler, Illinois, on 11 Feb 1864. Mustered out 11 Jul 1865 at Louisville, Kentucky. Private. Sources: (ILSA reel 6 p81)