Norwegians in the Civil War
FORTHUN, Sonis (?)
WI 11th Inf. Residence: Freeman, Crawford County, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 26. Hazel eyes, black hair, dark complexion, 58. Enlisted for one year on 5 Oct 1864 at Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin. Bounty $100. Mustered the same day. Private. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 52-13)