Norwegians in the Civil War
SALVERSON, John C.
WI 13th Inf Co H. Residence: Whitewater, Walworth County, Wisconsin. Born in Farsen (sic), Norway. Civil War: Age 22. Farmer. Unmarried. Blue eyes, light hair, fair complexion, 5’7”. Enlisted for three years on 8 Oct 1861 at Whitewater. Mustered 2 Nov 1861 at Janesville, Wisconsin. Private. Discharged from the service 7 May 1862 at Leavenworth, Kansas. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 64-10; red book vol 18, p164)