Norwegians in the Civil War
EVENSON, Stephen
WI 15th Inf. Not assigned to a Company. Residence: Racine, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 23. Blue eyes, blond hair, fair complexion, 5’6½”. Enlisted for three years on 30 Aug 1862 at Racine. Bounty $100. Private. He was reported to have died in Louisville, Kentucky. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 76-15) (Buslett 648) (Ulvestad p280) (Meeker) “Evensen, Steffen”