Norwegians in the Civil War
SEVERTSON, Severt
IL 1st Lt Arty Battery E. Residence: Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. Born in Norway. Civil War: Sailor. Age 28. Hazel eyes, brown hair, dark complexion, 5’4”. Enlisted for three years on 17 Mar 1864 at Chicago and mustered there on 20 Mar 1864. Private. He was absent sick and was not mustered out with his Battery. Sources: (ILSA reel 16 p55)