Norwegians in the Civil War
JENSON, Andrew
WI 17th Inf Co B. Residence: Coon, Vernon County, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 37. Blue eyes, brown hair, dark complexion, 5’7”. Drafted. Enrolled for one year on 21 Sep 1864 at La Crosse, Wisconsin. Mustered there the same day. Private. Mustered out 2 Jun 1865. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 87-13; red book vol 22, p34) “Janson, Andrew”