IL 7th Inf Co I. Residence: El Paso, Wordford County, Illinois. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 25. Blue eyes, light hair, light complexion, 5’11”. Enlisted for one year on 10 Jan 1865 at Springfield, Illinois. Mustered the same day. Private. Mustered out 9 Jul 1865 at Louisville, Kentucky. Sources: (ILSA reel 1 p 46)