Elizabeth Forey Chapter, NSDAR, extends an invitation to all Washington Chapters of Sons of the American Revolution to attend the unveiling of another Civil War tombstone which will mark the grave of Civil War Veteran, Ole Christopherson who has lain in an unmarked grave for 116 years.
In honor of the founding of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution on October 11, 1890 the unveiling will be the highlight of the chapter’s Annual Service to America Day celebration. It will commence at 1 p.m. on Saturday, October 6. 2018 at the Old Gig Harbor Cemetery at 10317 Gig Harbor Dr. NW.
Ole Christopherson was born in Norway and immigrated to Minnesota where he served in the Minnesota 2nd Cavalry Regiment from December 1863 to December 1865. The Regiment served entirely in Minnesota and the Dakota and Montana Territory guarding the frontier. It also participated in the rescue of Fiske’s Emigrant train in September 1864.
Elizabeth Forey member, Kathy Veasey, completed the research which enabled her to obtain the special tombstone from the Veterans Administration.
Join us as we honor this veteran with tributes, poems and Taps. The public is invited and wreaths or other floral tributes are welcome. Light refreshments served following the ceremony.
