Norwegians in the Civil War
ELLINGTON, Christian
IL 12th Cav Co H. Residence: Manchester, Boone County, Illinois. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 18. Blue eyes, brown hair, light complexion, 5’6”. Enlisted for one year on 19 Sep 1864 at Marengo, Illinois, and mustered there that same day. Private. Recruit. Transferred to Company H Consolidated. Sources: (ILSA reel 14 p148)