MN 7th Inf Co G. Residence: Red Wing, Goodhue County, Minnesota. Born in Norway. Civil War: Age 21. Enrolled 15 (or 8) Aug 1862. Mustered 30 Aug 1862. Private. Discharged from the service with his regiment, 16 Aug 1865. Post war: 1890 Veterans and Widows Census shows him living at Kensington, Douglas County, Minnesota. Sources: (MINN p349) (MCIW p381) (DCHS 1890 Veteran Census card file).