Norwegians in the Civil War
HILLSTAD, Even A.
WI 38th Inf Co I. Residence: Albion, Dane County, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 18. Blue eyes, black hair, light complexion, 5’3¼”. Enlisted for one year on 3 Sep 1864 at Janesville, Wisconsin. Mustered there the same day. Bounty $100. Private. Killed in action at Petersburg, Virginia, on 27 Dec 1864. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 170-13; red book vol 43) (Love p1118) (Quiner p 852) “Hillstad, Ever” “Hillstead, Ever”