Norwegians in the Civil War
SEVEREID, John O.
IL 91st Inf Co E. Residence: Lisbon, Kendall County, Illinois. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 27. Unmarried. Gray eyes, dark hair, light complexion, 5’6”. Enlisted for three years on 11 Aug 1862 at Lisbon. Mustered 8 Sep 1862 at Camp Butler, Illinois. Private. Mustered out with his Company on 12 Jul 1865 at Mobile, Alabama. Sources: (ILSA reel 8 p17)