Norwegians in the Civil War
LIEN, Hendrik Larson
Born in Rukkedalen, Nes, Hallingdal, Norway, 23 Dec 1825. Came to America in 1845, settled near East Koshkonong. Civil War: He sold his first team of colts and paid out the money to exempt himself from service. Sources: ("The Lien Family History" by Abel E. Lien, Portland, North Dakota. Privately published 1930.)