Norwegians in the Civil War
SAMPSON, Peter
IL 17th Cav Co A. Residence: Pontiac, Livingston County, Illinois. Born in Norway. Civil War: Carpenter. Age 37. Blue eyes, brown hair, light complexion, 5’9”. Enlisted for three years on 5 Jan 1864 at Pontiac. Mustered 22 Jan 1864 at St. Charles, Illinois. Private. Mustered out 15 Dec 1865 at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. Sources: (ILSA reel 15 p44)