Norwegians in the Civil War
TARGESON, Targe
WI 42nd Inf Co D. Residence: Blue River, Grant County, Wisconsin. Enlistment credited to Dunkirk, Dane County. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 30. Unmarried. Blue eyes, light hair, florid complexion, 6’2”. Enlisted for one year on 1 Sep 1864 at Madison, Wisconsin. Mustered 2 Sep 1864 at Madison. Bounty $100. Private. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 176-5,14; red book vol 47)