Norwegians in the Civil War
HUCHINSON, Benjamin
IL 91st Inf Co E. Residence: Lisbon, Kendall County, Illinois. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 22. Unmarried. Blue eyes, light hair, light complexion, 5’6½”. Enlisted for three years on 8 Aug 1862 at Lisbon. Mustered 8 Sep 1862 at Camp Butler, Illinois. Private. Transferred to Illinois 28th Infantry, Company F, on 4 Jul 1865. Sources: (ILSA reel 8 p16)