Norwegians in the Civil War
SOFFLAND, Barne O.
IL Lt Arty Henshaw’s Battery. Residence: Bruce, La Salle County, Illinois. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 25. Blue eyes, light hair, light complexion, 5’11”. Enlisted for three years on 3 Nov 1862 at Ottawa, Illinois, and mustered there on 3 Dec 1862. Private. Mustered out with his Battery on 18 Jul 1865 at Springfield, Illinois. Sources: (ILSA reel 18 p41)