Norwegians in the Civil War
EVENSON, Christian
WI 47th Inf Co D. Residence: New Hope, Portage County, Wisconsin. Enlistment credited to Scandinavia, Waupaca County. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 25. Married. Blue eyes, blond hair, light complexion, 5’7”. Enlisted for one year on 31 Jan 1865 at Scandinavia. Mustered 10 Feb 1865 at Madison, Wisconsin. Bounty $100, $33.33 paid. Private. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 188-5; red book vol 52)