Norwegians in the Civil War
SEVERSON, Sever
WI 1st Inf Co K. Residence: Dunkirk, Dane County, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Age 20. Farmer. Unmarried. Gray eyes, light hair, light complexion, 5’6½”. Enlisted for three months on 17 Apr 1861 at Madison, Wisconsin. Mustered 17 May 1861 at Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Private. Engaged in the Battle of Falling Waters, Virginia, 2 Jul 1861. Mustered out 21 Aug 1861 at Milwaukee, expiration of term. Sources: (WHS red book vol 7)