IL 36th Inf Co A. Residence: Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 21. Unmarried. Light eyes, brown hair, light complexion, 5’8”. Enlisted for three years on 8 Aug 1861 at Elgin, Illinois. Mustered 23 Sep 1861 at Aurora, Illinois. Private. Killed in the Battle of Stone’s River, 31 Dec 1862. Sources: (ILSA reel three p 47)
