Norwegians in the Civil War
MONSON, William
MN 4th Inf Co K. Residence: Ramsey County, Minnesota. Born in Pennsylvania. Civil War: Age 31. Enrolled 15 Oct 1861. Mustered 23 Dec 1861. Private. Discharged from the service for disability Oct 1863. Post war: Granted a pension of $4 a month because of a wound to his left arm. Sources: (MINN p221) (MCIW p241) (Ulvestad p310) (Pensioners on the Roll as of January 1, 1883, living in Minnesota, publ. 1994, Park Genealogical Books, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota)