Norwegians in the Civil War
EVENSEN, Christian
WI 16th Inf Co K. Residence: Grafton, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Age 43. Farmer. Married. Enlisted for three years on 24 Sep 1861 at Port Washington, Wisconsin. Mustered 26 Nov 1861 at Madison, Wisconsin. Private. Died 3 Jan 1862 of wounds received 27 Dec 1861 in an affray at Port Washington. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 80-12; red book vol 21 p210) (WLCW p83) (Love p1085) (RWV2 p33) “Evanson, Christian”