IL 8th Inf Co I. Residence: Elmwood, Peoria County, Illinois. Born in Sweden. Civil War: Age 18. Laborer. Blue eyes, light hair, light complexion, 5’2½”. Enlisted for one year on 11 Oct 1864 at Peoria, Illinois. Private. Discharged 11 Oct 1865 at New Orleans, term of service having expired. Sources: (ILSA reel one p121)
