Norwegians in the Civil War
VANSTRUM, J. A.
MN 3rd Inf Co D. Residence: St. Vincent, Minnesota. Born in Sweden. Civil War: Enlisted 9 Oct 1861. Captain. Discharged 17 Sep 1865. Became Sheriff of Kitson County, Minnesota. Joined the GAR at Warden Post No 12, North Dakota. Sources: (ND State Archives, GAR roster A40)