IL 47th Inf Co K Re-organized. Residence: Algonquin, Mc Henry County, Illinois. Born in Norway. Civil War: Shoemaker. Age 26. Blue eyes, light hair, light complexion, 5’8½”. Enlisted for three years on 13 Jan 1864 at Algonquin. Mustered 22 Feb 1864 at Camp Butler, Illinois. Private. Transferred to this company from 95th Illinois Regiment, Company I. Mustered out 21 Jan 1866 at Demopolis, Alabama. Absent sick at time of discharge. Sources: (ILSA reel 17 p75)
