MN 2nd Inf Co K. Residence: St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota. Born in Norway. Civil War: Age 27. Mustered 19 Aug 1861. Private. Re-enlisted Dec 1863. Promoted to Corporal. Promoted to Sergeant. Discharged from the service with his regiment, 11 Jul 1865. Sources: (MINN p111) (MCIW p145)