IL 36th Inf Co F. Residence: Newark, Kendall County, Illinois. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Unmarried. Age 20. Blue eyes, dark hair, light complexion, 5’11”. Enlisted for three years on 15 Aug 1861 at Newark. Mustered 20 Aug 1861 at Aurora, Illinois. Private. Died 26 Dec 1863 of wounds received at Mission Ridge. Sources: (ILSA reel three p 72)